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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






2. To prove a point or to persuade






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






4. Prove to be false or incorrect






5. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






10. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






11. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






15. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. The perspective from which a story is told






24. The manner in which something is expressed in words






25. 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






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






27. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






29. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






31. Anything that stands for or represents something else






32. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






35. (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.






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






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






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






39. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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