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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. A comparison using like or as






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






15. To prove a point or to persuade






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






17. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






23. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






26. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






37. The perspective from which a story is told






38. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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






40. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






42. Prove to be false or incorrect






43. An idea that is implied or suggested






44. A word to which a pronoun refers.






45. 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






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






47. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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