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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. An idea that is implied or suggested






9. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






18. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






20. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






23. The perspective from which a story is told






24. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






29. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






32. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






33. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






35. A comparison using like or as






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






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






38. Anything that stands for or represents something else






39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






40. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






41. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






42. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






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






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






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






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






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






48. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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