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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






2. 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






3. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






8. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






11. The dictionary definition of a word.






12. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






14. (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.






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






16. A humorous play on words






17. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






19. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






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






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






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






30. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






32. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






33. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






34. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






36. (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.






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






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






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






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






41. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






44. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






47. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






49. An observer uses this






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