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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






3. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






6. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






8. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






11. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






15. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






18. A humorous play on words






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






20. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






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






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






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






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






26. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






30. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






39. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






48. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






50. An observer uses this