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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






8. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






10. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






12. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






14. 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.






15. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






17. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






19. A matter discussed in the first person has this






20. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






23. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






24. I - me - my - mine






25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






26. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






27. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






28. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






29. (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.






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. The perspective from which a story is told






37. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






39. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






41. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






42. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






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






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






46. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






47. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






49. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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