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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






2. 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






3. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






9. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Prove to be false or incorrect






18. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






21. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






22. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






24. An observer uses this






25. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






30. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






31. A humorous play on words






32. (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.






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






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






35. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






38. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






43. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






46. (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.






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






48. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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