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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. 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.






3. 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






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






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






6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






16. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






21. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






22. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






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






28. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






31. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






36. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






38. To recreate or present with details






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






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






41. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






42. The perspective from which a story is told






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






44. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






48. Anything that stands for or represents something else






49. (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.






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