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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






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






4. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






7. 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






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






9. 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.






10. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






13. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






14. To recreate or present with details






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






16. Inflated - pretentious language.






17. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






19. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






20. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






23. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






36. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






37. The main idea of the story






38. An idea that is implied or suggested






39. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






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






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






45. An observer uses this






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






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






48. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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