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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






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






4. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






5. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






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






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






10. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






12. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






13. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






18. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






20. An appeal based on logic or reason






21. 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.






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






23. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






25. An observer uses this






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






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






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






29. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






31. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






32. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






34. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






36. 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.






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






38. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






41. The perspective from which a story is told






42. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






45. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






47. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






48. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






49. 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.






50. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing