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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. 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






2. An idea that is implied or suggested






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






5. 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.






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






7. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






9. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






10. An observer uses this






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






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






13. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






14. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






17. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






22. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






33. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






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






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






37. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






40. The perspective from which a story is told






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






42. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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






44. To prove a point or to persuade






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






46. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






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






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






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






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.