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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. The main idea of the story






10. The dictionary definition of a word.






11. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






12. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






16. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






18. 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.






19. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






25. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






27. A comparison using like or as






28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






30. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






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






33. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






36. An excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability - importance - wit - etc.






37. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






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






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






41. To recreate or present with details






42. Anything that stands for or represents something else






43. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






44. 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






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






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






47. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






49. The perspective from which a story is told






50. 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.







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