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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






2. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






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






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






6. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






7. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






8. 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.






9. (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.






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






28. (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.






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






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






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






32. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






41. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






45. I - me - my - mine






46. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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