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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






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






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






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






6. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






9. The main idea of the story






10. I - me - my - mine






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






12. 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.






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






14. (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.






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






22. Prove to be false or incorrect






23. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






26. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






27. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






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






29. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






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






33. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






42. A comparison using like or as






43. To recreate or present with details






44. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






46. The perspective from which a story is told






47. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






49. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






50. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.