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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






2. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A matter discussed in the first person has this






10. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






11. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






12. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






14. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






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






17. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






18. The dictionary definition of a word.






19. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






24. (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.






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






26. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. I - me - my - mine






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






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






42. 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






43. The manner in which something is expressed in words






44. 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






45. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






46. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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