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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






3. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






5. 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.






6. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






7. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






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






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






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






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






12. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






13. Inflated - pretentious language.






14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






15. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






18. The perspective from which a story is told






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






20. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






24. (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.






25. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






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






28. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






29. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






30. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






32. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






35. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






36. An observer uses this






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






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






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






40. A comparison using like or as






41. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






47. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






50. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing