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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






4. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






8. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






11. I - me - my - mine






12. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






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






14. The perspective from which a story is told






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






16. A comparison using like or as






17. (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.






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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






24. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






26. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






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






29. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






31. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






34. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






37. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






39. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






50. An idea that is implied or suggested