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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






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






4. A comparison using like or as






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






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






7. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






11. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






15. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






17. To recreate or present with details






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






19. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






21. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






24. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






26. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






31. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






32. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






34. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






42. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






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






44. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






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