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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






3. A comparison using like or as






4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






10. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






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






12. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






13. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






28. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






29. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






30. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






32. 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.






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






34. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






35. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






36. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






46. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






47. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






49. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






50. 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.