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






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






4. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. Prove to be false or incorrect






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






11. An idea that is implied or suggested






12. I - me - my - mine






13. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






14. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. To recreate or present with details






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






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






25. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






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






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






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






31. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






42. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






43. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






44. 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






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






46. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






48. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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