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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






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






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






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






5. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






6. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






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






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






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






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






11. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






14. (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.






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






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






17. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






25. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






28. An observer uses this






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






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






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






32. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






38. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






39. A comparison using like or as






40. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






42. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






45. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






46. 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






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






48. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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