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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






2. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






4. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






5. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






8. Literally - 'talking around' a subject; i.e. - discourse that avoids direct reference to a subject.






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






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






12. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






14. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






18. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






27. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






28. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






30. An appeal based on logic or reason






31. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






40. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






41. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






45. An idea that is implied or suggested






46. Anything that stands for or represents something else






47. Inflated - pretentious language.






48. I - me - my - mine






49. 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.






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