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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






9. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






12. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






13. To recreate or present with details






14. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






20. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






23. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






24. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






26. An observer uses this






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






28. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






31. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






33. (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.






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






35. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






40. The perspective from which a story is told






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






42. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






44. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






47. An appeal based on logic or reason






48. Inflated - pretentious language.






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