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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






5. 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






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






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






8. (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.






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






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






11. The perspective from which a story is told






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






13. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






16. To recreate or present with details






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






18. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






19. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






21. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






23. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






32. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






34. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






35. I - me - my - mine






36. 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.






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






38. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






41. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






42. A comparison using like or as






43. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






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






46. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






48. A humorous play on words






49. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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