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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






2. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






5. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






7. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






8. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






9. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






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






11. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






15. An idea that is implied or suggested






16. An observer uses this






17. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






21. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






23. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






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






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






27. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






29. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






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






32. The main idea of the story






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






34. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






40. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






44. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






45. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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