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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






6. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






7. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






9. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






11. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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






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






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






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






17. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






22. I - me - my - mine






23. (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.






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






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






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






27. An appeal based on logic or reason






28. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






31. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






33. The manner in which something is expressed in words






34. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






37. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






39. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






45. To recreate or present with details






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.