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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






2. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






3. Anything that stands for or represents something else






4. 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






5. The main idea of the story






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






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






8. 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






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






10. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






11. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






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






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






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






16. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






18. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






20. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






23. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






25. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






26. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






31. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






35. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






37. To recreate or present with details






38. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






41. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






42. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






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






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






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






46. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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