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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






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






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






5. An idea that is implied or suggested






6. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






10. An appeal based on logic or reason






11. 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






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






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






14. To prove a point or to persuade






15. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






20. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






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






22. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






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






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






27. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






31. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






32. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






34. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






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






38. Prove to be false or incorrect






39. The manner in which something is expressed in words






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






46. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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