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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






10. 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.






11. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






12. 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.






13. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






26. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






30. A comparison using like or as






31. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






36. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A humorous play on words






48. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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