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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






13. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






16. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






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






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






27. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






32. The main idea of the story






33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






34. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






46. An appeal based on logic or reason






47. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






49. Prove to be false or incorrect






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