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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






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






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






6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






7. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






8. The perspective from which a story is told






9. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






13. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. A comparison using like or as






30. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






35. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






38. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






41. To recreate or present with details






42. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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