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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






5. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






7. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






8. 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.






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






10. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






12. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






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






17. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






20. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






29. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






32. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






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






34. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






37. A humorous play on words






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






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






40. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






42. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






45. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






48. 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.






49. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.