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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. 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.






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






3. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






5. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






9. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






11. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






14. To recreate or present with details






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






16. The dictionary definition of a word.






17. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






43. Prove to be false or incorrect






44. (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.






45. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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