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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 matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






5. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






6. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






10. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






13. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






16. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






18. A comparison using like or as






19. To prove a point or to persuade






20. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






21. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






22. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






26. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






37. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






38. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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