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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. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






7. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






8. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






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






20. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






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






22. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






24. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






26. 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.






27. 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






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






29. A comparison using like or as






30. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






33. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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