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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






5. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






6. A humorous play on words






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






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






9. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






10. 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.






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






12. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






13. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






14. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






23. 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.






24. An appeal based on logic or reason






25. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






27. I - me - my - mine






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






29. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The main idea of the story






39. The dictionary definition of a word.






40. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. An idea that is implied or suggested






49. An observer uses this






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