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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






3. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






6. 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






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






8. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






10. Inflated - pretentious language.






11. A humorous play on words






12. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






15. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






16. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






19. 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.






20. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






21. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






24. (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.






25. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






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






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






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






29. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






32. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






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






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






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






37. A comparison using like or as






38. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






40. 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.






41. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






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






44. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






46. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






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






50. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.