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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






4. A humorous play on words






5. 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.






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






7. I - me - my - mine






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






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






10. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






15. A word to which a pronoun refers.






16. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






25. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






26. 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.






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






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






29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. The perspective from which a story is told






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






36. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






37. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






46. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






47. The dictionary definition of a word.






48. 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






49. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






50. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.