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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






5. To prove a point or to persuade






6. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






8. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






9. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






19. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






20. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






21. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






23. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






25. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. I - me - my - mine






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