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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. To prove a point or to persuade






3. The dictionary definition of a word.






4. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






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






6. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






8. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






9. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






22. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






23. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






29. An appeal based on logic or reason






30. 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.






31. To recreate or present with details






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






33. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






35. A comparison using like or as






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






37. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






49. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






50. (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.