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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






6. (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.






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






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






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






10. A word to which a pronoun refers.






11. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






12. 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.






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






14. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






18. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






20. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






23. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






24. Inflated - pretentious language.






25. Anything that stands for or represents something else






26. 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.






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






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






29. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






31. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






35. A comparison using like or as






36. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






37. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






42. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






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






44. Different methods of writing which you can incorporate into your writing to make it more effective






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






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






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






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






49. An idea that is implied or suggested






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