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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






2. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






4. The main idea of the story






5. 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.






6. An idea that is implied or suggested






7. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






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






10. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






16. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






20. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






25. An observer uses this






26. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






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






28. 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.






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






30. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






34. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






38. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






45. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






49. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






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