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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






2. I - me - my - mine






3. The perspective from which a story is told






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






5. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






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






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






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






9. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






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






12. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






13. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






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






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






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






19. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






20. 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.






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






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






23. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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






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






27. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






29. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






30. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






34. To recreate or present with details






35. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






37. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






41. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






42. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






43. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






44. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






45. 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.






46. A word to which a pronoun refers.






47. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






49. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






50. The interpretation or analysis of a text.