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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






3. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






4. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






8. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






9. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






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






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






12. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






14. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






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






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






17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






18. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






23. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






24. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






28. I - me - my - mine






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






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






31. An observer uses this






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






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






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






35. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






41. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






43. A matter discussed in the first person has this






44. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






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






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






47. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






50. 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.