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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






2. 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.






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






5. A matter discussed in the first person has this






6. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






8. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






11. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






15. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






17. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






19. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






30. (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.






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






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






33. To recreate or present with details






34. 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






35. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






39. A comparison using like or as






40. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






46. The main idea of the story






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






48. A humorous play on words






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






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