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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. 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






2. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






3. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






11. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






12. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






14. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






16. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






20. (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.






21. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






22. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






23. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






25. A humorous play on words






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






27. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






31. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






33. An appeal based on logic or reason






34. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. A matter discussed in the first person has this






40. I - me - my - mine






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






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






43. An observer uses this






44. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






45. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






48. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






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






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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