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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A humorous play on words






2. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






3. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






4. An idea that is implied or suggested






5. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






7. The main idea of the story






8. 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.






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






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






11. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






14. (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.






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






16. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






19. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






20. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






21. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






23. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






26. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






27. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






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






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






31. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. I - me - my - mine






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






48. 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.






49. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






50. In contrast to Bionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior.