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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. To recreate or present with details






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






3. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






6. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






7. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






12. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






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






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






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






17. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






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






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






21. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






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






27. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






28. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






30. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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






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






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






35. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






37. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






38. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






41. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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