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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. (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.






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






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






12. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






13. 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.






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






15. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






18. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






19. To recreate or present with details






20. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






21. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






24. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






28. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






36. A humorous play on words






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






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






39. (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.






40. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






46. The perspective from which a story is told






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






48. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






49. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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