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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






13. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






17. The main idea of the story






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






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






20. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






21. 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.






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






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






24. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






28. Inflated - pretentious language.






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. (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.






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






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






40. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






42. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






45. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






47. 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






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






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






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