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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






4. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






7. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






8. A humorous play on words






9. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






13. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






19. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






24. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. The dictionary definition of a word.






32. To recreate or present with details






33. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A matter discussed in the first person has this






47. 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.






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






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






50. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences







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