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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. A word to which a pronoun refers.






3. 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






4. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






5. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






9. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






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






13. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






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






28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






29. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






49. An observer uses this






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