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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






3. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






6. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






10. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






12. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






13. Anything that stands for or represents something else






14. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






15. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






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






17. (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.






18. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






19. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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






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






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






24. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






25. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






27. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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.






33. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The main idea of the story






43. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






49. A humorous play on words






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