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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. (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.






2. 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.






3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






11. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






12. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. To recreate or present with details






22. The main idea of the story






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






24. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






32. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






33. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






35. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






38. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






43. A humorous play on words






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






45. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






48. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






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






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.