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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






2. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






5. (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.






6. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






8. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






10. To prove a point or to persuade






11. A comparison using like or as






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






13. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






15. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






21. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






23. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






24. 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.






25. An appeal based on logic or reason






26. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






34. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






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






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






37. 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






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






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






40. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






41. The main idea of the story






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






43. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






45. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






46. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






47. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






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