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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






2. An observer uses this






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






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






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






6. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






22. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






26. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






28. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






34. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






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






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






38. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






40. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






41. 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.






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






43. A humorous play on words






44. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






46. The perspective from which a story is told






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






48. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






49. Inflated - pretentious language.






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