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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






7. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






9. An observer uses this






10. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






11. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






13. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






23. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






24. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






27. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






28. (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.






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






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






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






32. A word to which a pronoun refers.






33. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






44. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






46. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






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






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






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