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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






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






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






4. To recreate or present with details






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






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






7. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






8. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






10. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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






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






14. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






20. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






21. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






25. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






27. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






29. 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.






30. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. An observer uses this






40. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






42. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






43. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






44. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






46. 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.






47. Prove to be false or incorrect






48. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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