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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






2. 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.






3. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






4. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






6. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






7. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






9. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






11. 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.






12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






15. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






20. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






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






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






24. A comparison using like or as






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






26. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






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






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






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






32. To recreate or present with details






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






34. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






40. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






43. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






46. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






50. The perspective from which a story is told