AP English Language and Composition Vocabulary Set #1

Fill in the blank: The combination of circumstances that affect a piece of writing or communication is known as the __________.

Fill in the blank: The creator of the text, whether an individual or entity, is referred to as the __________.

Fill in the blank: The persona adopted by the author to deliver his or her message to the audience is called the __________.

Fill in the blank: The event or situation that prompts someone to write or speak about a particular issue is known as __________.

Fill in the blank: Linguistic tools that use specific sentence structures, sounds, or patterns of meaning to convey complex ideas are called __________.

Fill in the blank: The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words, is known as __________.

Fill in the blank: A short narrative that highlights an interesting event or theme to deepen the audience's understanding is called an __________.

Fill in the blank: The literal, objective meaning of a word, free from subjective feelings or associations, is known as __________.

Fill in the blank: The word 'surmise' means ________.

Fill in the blank: The word 'acuity' means ________.