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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






5. 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.






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






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






8. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






11. 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.






12. 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






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






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






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






16. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






18. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






21. (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.






22. A comparison using like or as






23. A humorous play on words






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






25. (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.






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






27. The manner in which something is expressed in words






28. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






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






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






32. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






33. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






34. I - me - my - mine






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






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






37. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






40. To recreate or present with details






41. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






42. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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