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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






2. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






7. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






9. The manner in which something is expressed in words






10. An observer uses this






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






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






13. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






23. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






26. An idea that is implied or suggested






27. 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






28. I - me - my - mine






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






30. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






31. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






32. (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.






33. A mode of discourse in which two or more things are compared and contrasted. Comparison often refers to similarities - contrast to differences.






34. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






37. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






39. A humorous play on words






40. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






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






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






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






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






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






46. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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