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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. To prove a point or to persuade






2. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






5. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






6. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






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






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






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






11. The main idea of the story






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






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






14. A humorous play on words






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






16. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






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






18. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






20. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






26. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






28. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






35. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






37. I - me - my - mine






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






39. 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.






40. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.