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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. 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.






2. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






3. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






6. The ability to form mental images of things or events






7. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






9. A matter discussed in the first person has this






10. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






12. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






19. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






20. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






22. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






24. 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.






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






26. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






31. An idea that is implied or suggested






32. A word to which a pronoun refers.






33. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






37. (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.






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






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






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






41. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






49. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






50. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression