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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






4. The main idea of the story






5. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






7. 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.






8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






12. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






13. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. To recreate or present with details






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






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






44. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






46. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






49. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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







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