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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. 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.






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






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






4. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






6. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






7. To prove a point or to persuade






8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






11. A comparison using like or as






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






13. An idea that is implied or suggested






14. The main idea of the story






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






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






17. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






19. (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.






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






28. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






32. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






43. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






46. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






47. 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.






48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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