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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






9. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






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






12. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






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






16. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






19. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






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






21. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






24. (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.






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






26. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






35. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






36. An observer uses this






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






38. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






42. A word to which a pronoun refers.






43. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






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






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






46. The perspective from which a story is told






47. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






50. The interpretation or analysis of a text.