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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






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






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






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






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






7. A humorous play on words






8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






20. The main idea of the story






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






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






23. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






27. I - me - my - mine






28. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






31. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






34. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






39. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






40. (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.






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






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






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






44. An appeal based on logic or reason






45. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






48. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






49. Prove to be false or incorrect






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