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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






3. An idea that is implied or suggested






4. 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.






5. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






7. The perspective from which a story is told






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






9. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






14. To prove a point or to persuade






15. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






19. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






21. (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.






22. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






23. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






26. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






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






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






29. An observer uses this






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






37. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






40. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






41. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






42. A comparison using like or as






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






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






45. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






47. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






49. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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