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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






5. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






6. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






27. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






33. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






35. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






39. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






40. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






41. An idea that is implied or suggested






42. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






44. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






50. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.







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