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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






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






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






5. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






7. A matter discussed in the first person has this






8. I - me - my - mine






9. A humorous play on words






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






11. To recreate or present with details






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






13. (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.






14. The manner in which something is expressed in words






15. The main idea of the story






16. (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.






17. An observer uses this






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






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






20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






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






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






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






25. The perspective from which a story is told






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






27. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






29. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






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






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






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






35. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






36. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






45. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






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