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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






11. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






12. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






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






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






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






18. To prove a point or to persuade






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






26. (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.






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






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






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






30. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






31. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






32. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






37. The perspective from which a story is told






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






39. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






41. 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






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






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






44. A comparison using like or as






45. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






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






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