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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






6. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






8. (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.






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






10. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






12. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






14. 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.






15. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






18. An observer uses this






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






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






21. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






30. A humorous play on words






31. The main idea of the story






32. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






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






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






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






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






38. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






40. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






41. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






44. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






45. 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.






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






47. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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







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