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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






2. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






17. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






18. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






26. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






27. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






30. Prove to be false or incorrect






31. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






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. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






42. A matter discussed in the first person has this






43. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






45. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






48. The main idea of the story






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






50. The perspective from which a story is told