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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






5. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






6. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






10. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






11. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






15. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






26. Prove to be false or incorrect






27. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






31. An observer uses this






32. (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.






33. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






35. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. To recreate or present with details






46. A humorous play on words






47. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






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






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