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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






3. A comparison using like or as






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






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






6. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






8. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






14. The main idea of the story






15. The perspective from which a story is told






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






21. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






22. 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.






23. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






26. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






28. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






32. An appeal based on logic or reason






33. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






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






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






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






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






39. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






40. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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