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






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






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






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






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






7. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






16. An observer uses this






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






18. 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






19. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






25. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






26. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






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






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






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






31. (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.






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






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






34. To recreate or present with details






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






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






37. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






41. A matter discussed in the first person has this






42. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






46. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






48. A word to which a pronoun refers.






49. 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.






50. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech