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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






3. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






22. 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.






23. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






25. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






31. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






40. (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.






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






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






43. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






46. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






50. An appeal based on logic or reason