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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






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






4. To recreate or present with details






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






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. The perspective from which a story is told






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






10. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






13. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






14. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






16. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






18. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






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






22. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






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






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






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






28. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






33. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






35. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






49. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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