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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






2. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






4. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






11. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






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






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






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






17. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






27. The main idea of the story






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






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






30. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






34. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






36. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






41. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






42. An observer uses this






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






44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






47. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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