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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. I - me - my - mine






2. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






4. A word to which a pronoun refers.






5. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






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






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






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






10. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






16. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






17. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






34. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






35. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






45. A comparison using like or as






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






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






48. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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