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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






4. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






5. (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.






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






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






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






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






10. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






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






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






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






16. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






20. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






24. The dictionary definition of a word.






25. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






26. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






29. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






32. 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






33. To prove a point or to persuade






34. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






35. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






37. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






40. 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.






41. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






42. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






43. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






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






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






46. (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.






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






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






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






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.