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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






2. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






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






4. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






5. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






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






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






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






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






10. The perspective from which a story is told






11. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






13. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






15. A comparison using like or as






16. Anything that stands for or represents something else






17. As distinguished from Apollonian - the word refers to sensual - pleasure-seeking - impulses.






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






19. A short tale - often with nonhuman characters - from which a useful lesson or moral may be drawn.






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






21. A word to which a pronoun refers.






22. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






25. To recreate or present with details






26. Prove to be false or incorrect






27. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things; a passage that points out several similarities between two unlike things is called an extended analogy.






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






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






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






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






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






33. To prove a point or to persuade






34. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






35. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






36. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






38. I - me - my - mine






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






40. (n.) An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research. (adj.) Dealing with or tending to deal with a subject apart from a particular or specific instance.






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






50. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.