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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






7. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






18. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






19. 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.






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






21. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






22. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






23. (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.






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






25. (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.






26. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






30. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






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






36. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






38. 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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A word to which a pronoun refers.






45. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






47. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






48. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






49. Prove to be false or incorrect






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