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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






3. 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.






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






5. A humorous play on words






6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






8. An appeal based on logic or reason






9. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






15. An observer uses this






16. The perspective from which a story is told






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






18. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






20. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






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






23. I - me - my - mine






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






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






26. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






39. (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.






40. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






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






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






45. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






46. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






48. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






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






50. (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.







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