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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






3. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






4. (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.






5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






6. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






7. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






10. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






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






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






22. A comparison using like or as






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






24. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






28. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






29. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. To recreate or present with details






38. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. I - me - my - mine






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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







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