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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






4. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






10. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






15. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






17. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






19. The main idea of the story






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






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






22. A word to which a pronoun refers.






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






25. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






27. 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.






28. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






30. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






32. (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.






33. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






48. An observer uses this






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






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.







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