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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






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






3. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






4. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






7. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






12. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






13. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






15. 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.






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






17. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






18. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






20. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






23. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






24. (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.






25. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






29. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






30. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






32. An idea that is implied or suggested






33. A comparison using like or as






34. I - me - my - mine






35. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






39. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






41. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






42. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






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