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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. A matter discussed in the first person has this






2. 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






3. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






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






5. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






6. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






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






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






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






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






12. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






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






18. An appeal based on logic or reason






19. A word to which a pronoun refers.






20. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






21. (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.






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






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






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






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






26. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






32. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






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






34. The perspective from which a story is told






35. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






47. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






50. 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