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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






10. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






11. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






14. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






19. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






21. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






23. I - me - my - mine






24. A matter discussed in the first person has this






25. 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.






26. A comparison using like or as






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






28. (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.






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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






35. 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






36. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






38. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






39. (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.






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






41. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The main idea of the story







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