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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






2. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






6. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






15. To prove a point or to persuade






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






17. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






19. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






22. To recreate or present with details






23. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






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






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






28. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






31. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






36. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






44. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.