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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






3. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






4. (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.






5. The perspective from which a story is told






6. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






9. I - me - my - mine






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






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






12. To recreate or present with details






13. 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.






14. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






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






18. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






23. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






28. To prove a point or to persuade






29. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






31. An observer uses this






32. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






33. A humorous play on words






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






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






36. The main idea of the story






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






38. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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