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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. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






5. To prove a point or to persuade






6. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






7. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






9. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






11. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






19. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






21. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






22. A matter discussed in the first person has this






23. To recreate or present with details






24. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






25. The main idea of the story






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






27. An appeal based on logic or reason






28. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. (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.






48. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






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






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