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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






9. 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






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






11. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






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






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






14. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






15. A matter discussed in the first person has this






16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






20. A comparison using like or as






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






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






23. Inflated - pretentious language.






24. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






26. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






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






28. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






37. An idea that is implied or suggested






38. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






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






41. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






42. Anything that stands for or represents something else






43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






46. The perspective from which a story is told






47. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






50. (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.