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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






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






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






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






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






7. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






8. To recreate or present with details






9. Prove to be false or incorrect






10. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






25. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






26. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






29. A humorous play on words






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






31. 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.






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






33. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






35. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






37. The perspective from which a story is told






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






39. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






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






50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.