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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






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






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






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






5. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






14. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






18. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






19. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. Anything that stands for or represents something else






28. An observer uses this






29. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






33. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






34. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






35. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






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






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






38. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






39. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






41. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






44. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






48. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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