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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






2. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






5. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






6. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






11. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






25. The perspective from which a story is told






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






27. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






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






29. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






32. A matter discussed in the first person has this






33. (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.






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






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






36. 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






37. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






39. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






41. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






43. Inflated - pretentious language.






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






46. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






50. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.