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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






2. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






4. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






6. I - me - my - mine






7. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






12. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






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






14. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






23. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






34. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






45. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






46. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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