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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






3. 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






4. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






5. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






6. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






8. (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.






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






10. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






11. 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.






12. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






17. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






19. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






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






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






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






24. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






28. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






30. 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






31. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






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






35. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






37. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






39. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






40. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






43. To prove a point or to persuade






44. A humorous play on words






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






46. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






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






49. 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.






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