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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






12. An observer uses this






13. The manner in which something is expressed in words






14. (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.






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






16. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






27. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






28. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






29. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






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






33. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A matter discussed in the first person has this