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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The main idea of the story






2. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






3. An observer uses this






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






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






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






7. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






9. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






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






17. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






23. A comparison using like or as






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






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






26. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






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






31. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






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






33. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






34. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






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






49. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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