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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






3. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






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






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






8. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






9. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






12. A word to which a pronoun refers.






13. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






18. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






26. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






27. A comparison using like or as






28. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






36. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






37. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






38. A humorous play on words






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






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






45. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






48. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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