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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






2. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






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






5. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






9. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






11. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






13. 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.






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






15. A matter discussed in the first person has this






16. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






22. The main idea of the story






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






24. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






27. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






28. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






32. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






35. To recreate or present with details






36. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






40. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






45. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






47. 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.






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






49. An idea that is implied or suggested






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







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