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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






3. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






5. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






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






7. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






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






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






11. 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.






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






13. 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.






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






15. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






16. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






21. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






24. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






28. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






33. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. To prove a point or to persuade






42. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






45. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






48. (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.






49. 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.






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