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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






11. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






12. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






14. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






16. Anything that stands for or represents something else






17. I - me - my - mine






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






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






20. An appeal based on logic or reason






21. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






22. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






26. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






29. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






31. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






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






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






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






37. The main idea of the story






38. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






41. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






45. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






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






49. A humorous play on words






50. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.