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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






3. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






7. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






12. 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






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 locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






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






17. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






21. (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.






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. A humorous play on words






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






29. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






30. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






34. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






37. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






39. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






41. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






47. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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