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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






13. 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






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






15. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A humorous play on words






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






24. Prove to be false or incorrect






25. 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.






26. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






31. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






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






34. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






36. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






37. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






47. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






49. A comparison using like or as






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