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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. The main idea of the story






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






4. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






5. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






6. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






9. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






12. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






14. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






15. 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.






16. Prove to be false or incorrect






17. An appeal based on logic or reason






18. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






24. To recreate or present with details






25. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






27. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






30. The perspective from which a story is told






31. A humorous play on words






32. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






33. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






34. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






37. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






39. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






41. A comparison using like or as






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






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






44. A word to which a pronoun refers.






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences







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