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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






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






4. A word to which a pronoun refers.






5. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






6. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






7. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






9. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






14. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






17. 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.






18. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






24. Inflated - pretentious language.






25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






26. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






29. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






30. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






34. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






36. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






37. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






39. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






41. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






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






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






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






47. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






50. (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.