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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings or interpretations.






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






3. (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.






4. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






6. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.






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






8. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






9. Directed to or appealing to feelings or prejudices instead of to intellect or reason.






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






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






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






13. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






14. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






15. An incorrect belief or supposition based on faulty data - defective evidence - false information - or flawed logic.






16. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






18. 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.






19. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






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






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






25. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






26. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






28. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






31. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






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






34. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






35. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






41. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






42. 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.






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






44. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






45. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






46. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






47. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






48. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






50. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule