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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






2. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






3. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






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






5. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






6. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






7. 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.






8. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






9. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






10. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






12. The manner in which something is expressed in words






13. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






14. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






16. An appeal based on logic or reason






17. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






19. An observer uses this






20. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






21. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






22. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






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






24. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






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






27. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






28. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






29. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






30. The dictionary definition of a word.






31. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






32. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






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






34. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






36. I - me - my - mine






37. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






38. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






40. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






41. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






43. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






45. Inflated - pretentious language.






46. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






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






48. 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.






49. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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