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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. A humorous play on words






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






7. To recreate or present with details






8. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






9. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






10. A word to which a pronoun refers.






11. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






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






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






16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






18. The main idea of the story






19. 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






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






21. 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.






22. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






26. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






32. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






44. To prove a point or to persuade






45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






47. A comparison using like or as






48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






49. I - me - my - mine






50. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction