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






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






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






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






6. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






7. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






16. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






17. 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






18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.






32. An observer uses this






33. To recreate or present with details






34. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






49. An appeal based on logic or reason






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