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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






3. I - me - my - mine






4. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






10. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. An observer uses this






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






17. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






18. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






26. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






29. A comparison using like or as






30. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






34. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






36. The main idea of the story






37. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






40. To recreate or present with details






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






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






43. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






46. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






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






49. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






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