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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






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






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






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






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






7. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






12. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






13. 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.






14. To recreate or present with details






15. (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.






16. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






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






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






21. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






22. The perspective from which a story is told






23. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






25. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






29. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






30. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






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






33. An observer uses this






34. A comparison using like or as






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






36. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






37. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






38. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






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






41. A humorous play on words






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






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






44. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






47. (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.






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






49. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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