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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






3. 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.






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






5. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






6. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






7. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






10. (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.






11. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






15. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






17. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






19. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






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






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






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






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






25. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






27. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






29. An idea that is implied or suggested






30. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






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






33. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






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






39. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






48. 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






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






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