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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. To prove a point or to persuade






2. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






4. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






8. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






10. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






13. I - me - my - mine






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






20. 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.






21. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






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






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






24. Inflated - pretentious language.






25. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






26. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






27. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






29. Prove to be false or incorrect






30. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






34. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






40. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






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






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






43. (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.






44. 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






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






46. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






47. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






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






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






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