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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






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






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






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






7. The dictionary definition of a word.






8. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






11. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






14. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






18. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






35. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






40. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. To prove a point or to persuade






49. Prove to be false or incorrect






50. (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.