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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






19. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






22. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






24. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






26. A matter discussed in the first person has this






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






29. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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