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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. (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.






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






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






5. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






6. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






10. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






14. (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.






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






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






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






18. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






20. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






21. Prove to be false or incorrect






22. I - me - my - mine






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






24. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






26. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






27. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






30. A humorous play on words






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






32. Inflated - pretentious language.






33. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






34. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






37. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






47. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






50. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph