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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






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






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






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






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






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






7. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






10. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






16. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






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






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






19. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






20. 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.






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






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






23. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






26. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






29. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






33. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






42. A word to which a pronoun refers.






43. The manner in which something is expressed in words






44. (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.






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






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






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






48. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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