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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






3. 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.






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






5. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






7. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






8. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






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






10. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






20. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






21. To prove a point or to persuade






22. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






24. An observer uses this






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






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






27. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






29. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






30. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






32. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






38. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






47. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






48. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






49. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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







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