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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






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






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






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






7. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






11. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






14. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






15. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A comparison using like or as






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






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






29. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






38. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






39. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






42. The manner in which something is expressed in words






43. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






45. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






48. The main idea of the story






49. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






50. Prove to be false or incorrect






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