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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






12. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






15. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






18. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






21. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






23. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






25. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






29. A matter discussed in the first person has this






30. (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.






31. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






32. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






35. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






36. The manner in which something is expressed in words






37. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. (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.






47. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






48. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






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