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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






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






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






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






6. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






10. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






11. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






14. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






15. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






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






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






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






19. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






22. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






24. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






27. A humorous play on words






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






29. A matter discussed in the first person has this






30. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






31. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






32. The perspective from which a story is told






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






34. A comparison using like or as






35. 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.






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






37. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






38. 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






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






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






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






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






43. Prove to be false or incorrect






44. I - me - my - mine






45. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






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






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






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