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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






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






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






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






5. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






7. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






12. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






14. An idea that is implied or suggested






15. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






16. An observer uses this






17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






18. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






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






20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






21. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






22. (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.






23. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






27. Anything that stands for or represents something else






28. A comparison using like or as






29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






34. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






47. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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