AP English Language Vocab

AP English Language Vocab

Audience

An Audience is the person for whom a writer writes, or composer composes. A writer uses a particular style of language, tone, and content according to what he knows about his audience. In simple words, audience refers to the spectators, listeners, and intended readers of a writing, performance, or speech.

Thesis Statement

A thesis statement is one sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper or essay, such as an expository essay or argumentative essay. It makes a claim, directly answering a question.

Develop

Start to exist, experience, or possess.

Structure

Construct or arrange according to a plan; give a pattern or organization to.

Evidence

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.