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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






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






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






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






5. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






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






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






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






10. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






14. (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.






15. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






19. 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.






20. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






21. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






22. 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






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






24. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






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






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






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






30. A comparison using like or as






31. Anything that stands for or represents something else






32. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






33. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






35. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






39. 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






40. Inflated - pretentious language.






41. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






43. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. The manner in which something is expressed in words