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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. I - me - my - mine






2. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






10. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






14. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






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






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






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






19. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






20. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






23. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






25. To recreate or present with details






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






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






28. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






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






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






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






32. 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






33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






38. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






44. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






45. The main idea of the story






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






47. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






49. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






50. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning







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