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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The ability to form mental images of things or events






2. The main idea of the story






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






4. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






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






7. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






9. Inflated - pretentious language.






10. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






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






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






14. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






19. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






20. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






22. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






27. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






28. 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.






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






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






31. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






33. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






34. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






35. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






41. I - me - my - mine






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






43. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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