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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The main idea of the story






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






3. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






5. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






7. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






8. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






14. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






16. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






18. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






19. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






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






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






24. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. (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.






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






38. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






39. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






46. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






47. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






50. A comparison using like or as