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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






14. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






19. An observer uses this






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






21. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






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






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






25. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






26. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






37. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






38. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






39. To recreate or present with details






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






41. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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