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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






2. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






7. A humorous play on words






8. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






9. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






11. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






13. An appeal based on logic or reason






14. A word to which a pronoun refers.






15. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






27. To prove a point or to persuade






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






29. (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.






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






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






32. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






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






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






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






37. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






39. The manner in which something is expressed in words






40. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






44. Anything that stands for or represents something else






45. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






46. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






50. A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language.






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