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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The main idea of the story






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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






13. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






18. An appeal based on logic or reason






19. The dictionary definition of a word.






20. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






23. An observer uses this






24. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






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






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






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






29. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






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






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






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






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






35. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






37. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






45. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






47. 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.






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






49. Prove to be false or incorrect






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