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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






2. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






3. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






7. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






10. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






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






12. (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.






13. A comparison using like or as






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






15. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






16. 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






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






18. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






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






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






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






23. A humorous play on words






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






25. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






30. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






31. The main idea of the story






32. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






33. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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






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






36. An idea that is implied or suggested






37. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






43. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






45. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






46. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






48. 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.






49. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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