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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. (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.






10. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






12. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






22. A matter discussed in the first person has this






23. 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






24. (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.






25. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






26. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






29. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






32. 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






33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






34. An observer uses this






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






36. A word to which a pronoun refers.






37. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






38. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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