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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






2. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






6. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






9. A comparison using like or as






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






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






12. To recreate or present with details






13. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






14. (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.






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






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






17. I - me - my - mine






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






26. An observer uses this






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






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






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






30. (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.






31. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






33. To prove a point or to persuade






34. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






35. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






36. 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.






37. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






38. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






41. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






42. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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