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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






5. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






6. The dictionary definition of a word.






7. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






13. The main idea of the story






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






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






16. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






17. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






18. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






20. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






22. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






27. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






28. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






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






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






31. To recreate or present with details






32. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. I - me - my - mine






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






41. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






47. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






48. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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