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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






4. A highly specific - particular - often real - actual - or tangible detail; the opposite of abstract.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






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






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






15. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






20. The manner in which something is expressed in words






21. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






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






23. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






24. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






28. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






29. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






31. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






39. 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.






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






41. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






44. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






48. A comparison using like or as






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






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