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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Characterized by clever or sly humor - often saucy - playful - and somewhat irreverent.






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






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






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






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






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






7. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






8. A humorous play on words






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






10. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






12. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






13. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. (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.






21. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






32. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






40. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






42. To recreate or present with details






43. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






46. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






50. The manner in which something is expressed in words