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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






17. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






19. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






22. An observer uses this






23. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






26. Prove to be false or incorrect






27. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






32. I - me - my - mine






33. Inflated - pretentious language.






34. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






43. A matter discussed in the first person has this






44. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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