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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






3. Representing an abstract quality or idea as a person or creature






4. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






9. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






10. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






22. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






24. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






25. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






47. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






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






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