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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






2. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






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






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






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






6. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






9. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






10. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






15. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






16. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






21. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






38. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






40. An observer uses this






41. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






44. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






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






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






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






50. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.







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