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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






7. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






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






9. The perspective from which a story is told






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






11. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






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






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






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






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






17. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






23. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






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






27. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






30. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






35. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






37. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






38. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






40. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






44. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






45. (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.






46. 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.






47. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






49. (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.






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