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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






4. To recreate or present with details






5. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






17. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






18. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






19. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






27. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






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






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






31. 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






32. A word to which a pronoun refers.






33. 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.






34. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






37. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






38. The main idea of the story






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






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






46. A comparison using like or as






47. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






48. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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