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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






3. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






9. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






11. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






14. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






19. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






21. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






23. Anything that stands for or represents something else






24. 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.






25. An observer uses this






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






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






28. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






33. (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.






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. (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.






40. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. The main idea of the story