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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. 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.






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






3. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






18. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






20. An observer uses this






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






22. I - me - my - mine






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






24. (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.






25. A comparison using like or as






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






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






28. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






31. To prove a point or to persuade






32. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






33. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






35. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






37. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






38. 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.






39. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






43. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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