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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






4. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






6. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






10. 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






11. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






19. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






21. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






31. 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






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






33. A comparison using like or as






34. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






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






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






37. (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.






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






39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






40. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






43. 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.






44. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






47. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






48. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






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