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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. An observer uses this






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






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






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






10. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






16. I - me - my - mine






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






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






20. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






22. A humorous play on words






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






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






25. To recreate or present with details






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






27. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






32. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






33. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






37. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






42. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






46. A matter discussed in the first person has this






47. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






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






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