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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The dictionary definition of a word.






2. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






3. 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.






4. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






5. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






7. The main idea of the story






8. The perspective from which a story is told






9. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






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






14. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






19. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






23. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






35. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






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






39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






40. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






42. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






43. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






45. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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