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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






3. (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.






4. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. A humorous play on words






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






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






18. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






23. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






24. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






28. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






29. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






34. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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 sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






40. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






45. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






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






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






48. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






49. The main idea of the story






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