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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






2. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






7. (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.






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






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






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






11. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






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






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






15. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






17. An appeal based on logic or reason






18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






21. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






22. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






23. 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






24. An observer uses this






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






26. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






32. I - me - my - mine






33. A humorous play on words






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






35. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






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






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






45. An idea that is implied or suggested






46. The main idea of the story






47. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






48. To recreate or present with details






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






50. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.