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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






3. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






6. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






10. 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






11. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






23. The main idea of the story






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






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. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






28. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






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






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






32. Prove to be false or incorrect






33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






34. 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.






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






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. The perspective from which a story is told






38. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






39. A comparison using like or as






40. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






41. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






42. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






45. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






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






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






50. Inflated - pretentious language.







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