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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






2. Inflated - pretentious language.






3. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






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






6. The perspective from which a story is told






7. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






9. 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






10. (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.






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






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






13. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






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






16. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






18. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






29. An observer uses this






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






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






32. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






33. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






34. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






35. I - me - my - mine






36. To prove a point or to persuade






37. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






39. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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