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






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






4. The perspective from which a story is told






5. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






6. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






8. An appeal based on logic or reason






9. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






12. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






13. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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. One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.






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






29. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






31. I - me - my - mine






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






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






34. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






35. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






41. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






42. (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.






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






44. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






45. The main idea of the story






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






47. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






48. (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.






49. 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






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