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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






2. The dictionary definition of a word.






3. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






4. 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






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






6. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






7. 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.






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






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






10. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






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






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






15. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






19. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






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






21. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






22. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






25. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






26. The perspective from which a story is told






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






28. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






32. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






37. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






41. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






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






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






45. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






47. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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