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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






2. A humorous play on words






3. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






8. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






12. A word to which a pronoun refers.






13. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. 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.






20. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






24. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






25. An essay that tries to prove a point by supporting it with evidence






26. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






27. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






28. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. An appeal based on logic or reason






37. Explanatory; serving to explain; N. exposition: explaining; exhibition






38. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






40. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






41. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature.






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






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






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






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






46. The main idea of the story






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






48. A method of reasoning by which specific definitions - conclusions - and theorems are drawn from general principles.






49. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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