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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. 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.






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






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






4. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






6. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. I - me - my - mine






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






16. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






22. The main idea of the story






23. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






27. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






28. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






33. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






38. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






41. Inflated - pretentious language.






42. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






43. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






44. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






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






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






48. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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