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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






19. I - me - my - mine






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






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






22. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A humorous play on words






36. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






37. An observer uses this






38. Prove to be false or incorrect






39. A word to which a pronoun refers.






40. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






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






43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






45. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






47. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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