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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






3. Anything that stands for or represents something else






4. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






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






8. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






10. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






12. A comparison using like or as






13. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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 most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






17. An observer uses this






18. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






21. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






38. 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






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






40. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






42. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






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






47. (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.






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






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






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