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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






4. Anything that stands for or represents something else






5. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






9. (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.






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






11. The main idea of the story






12. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






13. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






30. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






31. A matter discussed in the first person has this






32. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






33. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






34. The perspective from which a story is told






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






36. 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






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






38. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






39. An idea that is implied or suggested






40. I - me - my - mine






41. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






42. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






45. To recreate or present with details






46. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






48. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






49. 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






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