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






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






4. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






6. To prove a point or to persuade






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






8. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






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






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






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






12. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






14. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






24. A comparison using like or as






25. 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






26. Inflated - pretentious language.






27. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






29. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






32. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






35. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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






49. To recreate or present with details






50. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction