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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. To prove a point or to persuade






2. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






5. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. (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.






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






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






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






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






20. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






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






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






25. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






27. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






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






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






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






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






34. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






36. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






42. I - me - my - mine






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






44. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






49. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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.