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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






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






4. (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.






5. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






9. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






13. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






16. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






17. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






20. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






21. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






23. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






33. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






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






37. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






38. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






40. An appeal based on logic or reason






41. (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.






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






43. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






45. The dictionary definition of a word.






46. An idea that is implied or suggested






47. I - me - my - mine






48. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






49. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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