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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






2. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






7. An idea that is implied or suggested






8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






9. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






17. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






19. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






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






22. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






28. (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.






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






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






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






32. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






35. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






37. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






42. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






44. To recreate or present with details






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






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






47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






50. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.