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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






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






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






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






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






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






7. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






12. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






13. The dictionary definition of a word.






14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






23. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






26. The perspective from which a story is told






27. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A word to which a pronoun refers.






37. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






39. A humorous play on words






40. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






45. A matter discussed in the first person has this






46. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






47. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






49. 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.






50. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.