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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






3. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






9. An idea that is implied or suggested






10. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






11. 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.






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






17. An observer uses this






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






19. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






23. A humorous play on words






24. I - me - my - mine






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






26. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






30. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






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






33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






34. To prove a point or to persuade






35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






36. 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






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






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






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






40. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






45. A comparison using like or as






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.