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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






12. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






15. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






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






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






19. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






20. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






25. To recreate or present with details






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






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






28. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






33. (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.






34. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






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






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






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






40. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






41. 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






42. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






43. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






44. Prove to be false or incorrect






45. The perspective from which a story is told






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






47. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






48. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






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