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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






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






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






5. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






6. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






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






8. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






16. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






18. A word to which a pronoun refers.






19. I - me - my - mine






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






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






22. An appeal based on logic or reason






23. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






26. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






29. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






30. The perspective from which a story is told






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






32. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






37. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






38. 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.






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






40. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






42. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






45. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






49. The dictionary definition of a word.






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