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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






2. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






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






5. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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






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






17. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






20. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






21. (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.






22. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






25. A humorous play on words






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






27. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






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






31. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






33. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






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






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






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






38. A comparison using like or as






39. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






41. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






42. Anything that stands for or represents something else






43. The main idea of the story






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






45. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






46. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






49. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






50. To prove a point or to persuade