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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






2. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






3. Inflated - pretentious language.






4. A humorous play on words






5. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






7. Anything that stands for or represents something else






8. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






9. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






11. I - me - my - mine






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






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






14. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






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






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






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






20. An idea that is implied or suggested






21. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






23. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






24. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






26. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






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






30. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






33. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






35. The main idea of the story






36. (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.






37. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






38. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






39. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






42. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






46. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






48. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.






49. A comparison using like or as






50. 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.