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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






2. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






7. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






9. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






12. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






13. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






15. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






16. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






18. An observer uses this






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






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






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






22. (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.






23. To prove a point or to persuade






24. I - me - my - mine






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






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






27. (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.






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






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






30. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






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






32. The manner in which something is expressed in words






33. To recreate or present with details






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






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






36. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






44. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






46. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






48. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






50. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.