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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






2. 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.






3. 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






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






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






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






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






8. I - me - my - mine






9. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






10. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






11. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






12. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






15. (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.






16. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






17. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






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






20. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






21. 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.






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






23. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






24. A humorous play on words






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






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






27. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






29. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






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






32. A word to which a pronoun refers.






33. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






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






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






37. Prove to be false or incorrect






38. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






47. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






48. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






49. (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.






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