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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






3. To prove a point or to persuade






4. An appeal based on logic or reason






5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






6. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






9. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






20. (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.






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






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






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






24. A word to which a pronoun refers.






25. The main idea of the story






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






27. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






31. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






33. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






34. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






36. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






41. A matter discussed in the first person has this






42. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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