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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. 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.






2. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






4. 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.






5. Prove to be false or incorrect






6. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






7. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






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






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






11. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






13. (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.






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






15. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






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






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






18. The main idea of the story






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






20. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






24. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






26. An idea that is implied or suggested






27. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






28. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A word to which a pronoun refers.






36. To prove a point or to persuade






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






38. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






39. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A humorous play on words






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






50. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.