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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






2. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






4. An observer uses this






5. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






9. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






10. (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.






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






12. An appeal based on logic or reason






13. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






17. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






22. Anything that stands for or represents something else






23. A humorous play on words






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






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






26. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






27. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






28. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






29. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






31. The main idea of the story






32. 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






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






34. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






35. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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 perspective from which a story is told






38. I - me - my - mine






39. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






40. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






41. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






44. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






45. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses