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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






4. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






7. Inflated - pretentious language.






8. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. The perspective from which a story is told






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






17. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






20. (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.






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






22. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






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






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






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






27. An observer uses this






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






29. The dictionary definition of a word.






30. A word to which a pronoun refers.






31. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






37. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






38. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






39. 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






40. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






45. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






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






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






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






49. An appeal based on logic or reason






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.