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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






3. A comparison using like or as






4. An appeal based on logic or reason






5. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






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






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






9. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






13. Inflated - pretentious language.






14. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






18. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






23. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






26. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






29. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






34. The main idea of the story






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






36. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






37. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. (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.






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






48. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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