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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






3. An idea that is implied or suggested






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint.






9. 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






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






11. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






13. To prove a point or to persuade






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






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






16. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






17. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression






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






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






20. 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.






21. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






22. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






23. The manner in which something is expressed in words






24. The perspective from which a story is told






25. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






26. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






28. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






31. A matter discussed in the first person has this






32. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






35. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






36. A French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general.






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






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






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






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






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






42. A humorous play on words






43. (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.






44. A brief - cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life.






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






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






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






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






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






50. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem