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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






5. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






16. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






17. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






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






19. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






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






22. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






27. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






31. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






32. A matter discussed in the first person has this






33. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






35. 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.






36. (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.






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






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






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






40. A comparison using like or as






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. The dictionary definition of a word.