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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






2. (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.






3. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Inflated - pretentious language.






12. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






14. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






15. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






20. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






29. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






30. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






31. A humorous play on words






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






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






34. A comparison using like or as






35. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






36. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






37. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






38. The perspective from which a story is told






39. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






41. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






46. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






48. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






49. The main idea of the story






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