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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






2. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






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






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






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






6. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






11. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






17. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






21. A word to which a pronoun refers.






22. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






23. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






24. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






29. (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.






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






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






32. Prove to be false or incorrect






33. 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.






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






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






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






37. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






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






40. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






50. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph







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