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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






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






4. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






7. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






12. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






15. The main idea of the story






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






17. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






19. To prove a point or to persuade






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






21. The perspective from which a story is told






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






23. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






26. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






27. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






28. 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.






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






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






31. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






32. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






33. (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.






34. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






39. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






40. Anything that stands for or represents something else






41. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






42. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






43. 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






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






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






46. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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