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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






2. An idea that is implied or suggested






3. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






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. To recreate or present with details






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






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






13. 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






14. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






15. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






16. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






19. 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.






20. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






21. A word to which a pronoun refers.






22. 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






23. The dictionary definition of a word.






24. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






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






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






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






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






29. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






30. The perspective from which a story is told






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






32. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






33. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






35. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






36. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






39. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






45. Prove to be false or incorrect






46. Inflated - pretentious language.






47. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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