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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






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






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






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






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






6. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






17. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






18. 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.






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






20. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






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






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






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






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






26. The main idea of the story






27. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






28. 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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






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






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






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






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






38. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






41. I - me - my - mine






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






49. 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






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