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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






2. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






10. The perspective from which a story is told






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






12. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






17. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






21. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






22. Prove to be false or incorrect






23. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






25. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






27. 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.






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






29. I - me - my - mine






30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






38. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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