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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






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






5. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






8. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






14. The main idea of the story






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






16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






17. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. To prove a point or to persuade






28. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






30. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






35. To recreate or present with details






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






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






38. 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.






39. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






41. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






43. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






44. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






46. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






49. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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