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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






3. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






5. The main idea of the story






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






7. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






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






11. To recreate or present with details






12. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






13. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






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






17. The manner in which something is expressed in words






18. 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.






19. (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.






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






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






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






23. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






24. 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






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






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






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






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






29. 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






30. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






36. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






38. To prove a point or to persuade






39. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






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






43. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






46. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.