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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






3. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






7. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






9. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






15. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






18. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






21. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






23. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






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






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






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






28. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






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






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






32. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






33. A comparison using like or as






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






35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






36. 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.






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






38. I - me - my - mine






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






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






41. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






47. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






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