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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. To recreate or present with details






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






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






4. I - me - my - mine






5. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






11. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






24. The perspective from which a story is told






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






26. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






30. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






32. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






34. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






35. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






41. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






44. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






45. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. An idea that is implied or suggested