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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






8. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






17. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






24. An idea that is implied or suggested






25. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






26. 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.






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






29. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






35. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






37. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






39. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






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






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






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






45. 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






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






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






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






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






50. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.







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