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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






2. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






3. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






10. A comparison using like or as






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






12. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






14. An observer uses this






15. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






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






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






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






23. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. (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.






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






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






33. Anything that stands for or represents something else






34. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






38. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






39. Prove to be false or incorrect






40. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






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






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






44. The dictionary definition of a word.






45. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






46. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






47. 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






48. To prove a point or to persuade






49. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.







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