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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






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






5. (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.






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






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






8. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






9. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






10. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






19. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






20. A humorous play on words






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






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






23. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. The manner in which something is expressed in words






33. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






37. 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.






38. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






41. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






44. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






47. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






50. A comparison using like or as