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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






2. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






4. A humorous play on words






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






6. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






7. A matter discussed in the first person has this






8. Prove to be false or incorrect






9. A comparison using like or as






10. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






13. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






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






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






26. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






28. 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.






29. (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.






30. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






31. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






32. 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.






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






34. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






36. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






37. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






39. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






42. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






44. An observer uses this






45. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






49. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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