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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






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






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






4. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






13. I - me - my - mine






14. (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.






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






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






17. 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.






18. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






30. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. A humorous play on words






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






43. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






45. An observer uses this






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






47. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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