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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. To recreate or present with details






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






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






13. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






15. (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.






16. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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






29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






33. (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.






34. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






36. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






37. An idea that is implied or suggested






38. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






48. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






50. To prove a point or to persuade