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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






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






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






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






5. A comparison using like or as






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






7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






8. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. The manner in which something is expressed in words






16. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






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






19. A humorous play on words






20. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






24. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






25. 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






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






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






28. 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.






29. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






31. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






37. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






41. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






44. Anything that stands for or represents something else






45. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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