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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. To prove a point or to persuade






5. (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.






6. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






7. 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.






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






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






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






11. To recreate or present with details






12. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






16. A word to which a pronoun refers.






17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






20. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






32. An idea that is implied or suggested






33. The perspective from which a story is told






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






35. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






40. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






44. An observer uses this






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






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






47. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






48. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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







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