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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






2. An appeal based on logic or reason






3. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






4. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






5. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






6. An idea that is implied or suggested






7. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






8. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






9. A matter discussed in the first person has this






10. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






11. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






12. A comparison using like or as






13. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






14. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






15. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






16. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






17. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






18. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






19. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






20. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






21. I - me - my - mine






22. A humorous play on words






23. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






24. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






25. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






26. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






27. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






28. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






29. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






30. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






31. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






32. An observer uses this






33. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






34. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






35. The perspective from which a story is told






36. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






37. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






38. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






39. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






40. Inflated - pretentious language.






41. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






42. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






43. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






44. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






45. To prove a point or to persuade






46. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






47. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






48. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






49. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






50. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.