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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






9. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






13. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






15. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






17. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






18. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






20. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






32. An appeal based on logic or reason






33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






38. To recreate or present with details






39. (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.






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






47. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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