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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






5. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






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






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






9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






11. The main idea of the story






12. 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.






13. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






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






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






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






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






19. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Inflated - pretentious language.






32. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






37. To prove a point or to persuade






38. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






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






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






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






43. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






44. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






45. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






47. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






49. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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