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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






2. A matter discussed in the first person has this






3. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






5. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






13. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






14. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






18. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






21. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






22. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






23. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






30. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






34. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






35. The dictionary definition of a word.






36. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






46. 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






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






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






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






50. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule