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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






5. A humorous play on words






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






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






8. 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.






9. An observer uses this






10. A comparison using like or as






11. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






13. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






15. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. An idea that is implied or suggested






22. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






28. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






30. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






32. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






37. To recreate or present with details






38. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






39. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






44. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






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






48. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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