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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






18. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






19. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






21. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






23. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






24. 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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






33. To prove a point or to persuade






34. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.






35. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






38. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






40. 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.






41. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






44. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






50. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.