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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. Literally - 'seize the day'; 'enjoy life while you can -' a common theme in life and literature.






2. 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.






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






4. Anything that stands for or represents something else






5. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






6. (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.






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






8. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






12. Inflated - pretentious language.






13. 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.






14. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






15. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






19. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.






20. The main idea of the story






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






22. 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






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






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






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






26. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






27. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






28. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






30. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






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






36. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






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






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






42. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






45. 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.






46. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






48. To prove a point or to persuade






49. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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