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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






15. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






16. 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






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






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






19. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






21. A humorous play on words






22. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






24. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






36. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






37. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






41. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






46. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






49. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






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