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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






5. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






16. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






19. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






20. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






23. I - me - my - mine






24. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






25. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






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






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






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






30. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






31. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






34. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






36. 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






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






38. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






41. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






42. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






43. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






44. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






47. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






49. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






50. 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.







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