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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






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






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






4. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






17. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






19. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






25. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






26. An observer uses this






27. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






29. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






34. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






35. 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.






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






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






38. I - me - my - mine






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






40. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A humorous play on words