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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






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






5. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






15. 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






16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






19. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






21. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






25. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






26. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






30. The perspective from which a story is told






31. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






32. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






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






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






35. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






36. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






37. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. (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.






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






46. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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