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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






2. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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






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






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






6. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






7. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






10. 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.






11. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






13. An observer uses this






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






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






16. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






17. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. An idea that is implied or suggested






29. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






31. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






34. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






35. Anything that stands for or represents something else






36. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






37. (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.






38. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






39. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






41. The perspective from which a story is told






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






43. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






44. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






50. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech