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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term.






2. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






5. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






7. 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






8. Prove to be false or incorrect






9. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






10. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






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






12. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






15. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






17. I - me - my - mine






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






19. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






20. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






22. (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.






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






24. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






29. To prove a point or to persuade






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






31. 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.






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






33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






34. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






42. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. An appeal based on logic or reason