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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






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






4. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






5. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






7. An appeal based on logic or reason






8. The dictionary definition of a word.






9. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






11. 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






12. I - me - my - mine






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






14. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






15. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






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






17. (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.






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






19. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






24. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






26. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






27. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. An idea that is implied or suggested






35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






40. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






43. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






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






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






47. The perspective from which a story is told






48. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






50. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it