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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






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






3. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






4. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






5. To recreate or present with details






6. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






8. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






9. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






10. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






13. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






15. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






17. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






23. (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.






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






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






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






27. (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.






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






29. A comparison using like or as






30. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






34. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. I - me - my - mine






42. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






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






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






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






47. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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