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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






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






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






4. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






6. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






17. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






19. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






20. (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.






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






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






23. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






24. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






27. A humorous play on words






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






29. A comparison using like or as






30. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






34. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






36. The perspective from which a story is told






37. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






38. 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






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






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






41. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. To recreate or present with details






50. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said