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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






3. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






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






9. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






13. (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.






14. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






15. A comparison using like or as






16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






18. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. (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.






27. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






28. A humorous play on words






29. The main idea of the story






30. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






37. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






38. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. An idea that is implied or suggested






49. Inflated - pretentious language.






50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses







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