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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






4. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






7. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






8. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






10. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






12. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






16. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






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






18. Inflated - pretentious language.






19. A word to which a pronoun refers.






20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






29. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






33. An idea that is implied or suggested






34. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






40. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






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






43. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






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






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






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






49. A comparison using like or as






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