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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on logic or reason






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






11. A matter discussed in the first person has this






12. 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.






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






14. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






15. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






19. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






22. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






32. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






34. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






38. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






40. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






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






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






43. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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







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