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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






14. To prove a point or to persuade






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






21. (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.






22. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






24. To recreate or present with details






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






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






27. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






29. The manner in which something is expressed in words






30. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






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






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






34. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






40. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






41. 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.






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






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






44. The dictionary definition of a word.






45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






49. A humorous play on words






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