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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






12. The perspective from which a story is told






13. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






17. A humorous play on words






18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






20. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






25. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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.






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






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






33. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






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






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






38. To prove a point or to persuade






39. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






42. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






46. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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