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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. I - me - my - mine






3. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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 way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






7. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






8. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






12. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






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






16. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






17. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






18. The ability to form mental images of things or events






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






29. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






32. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






33. 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






34. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






38. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






40. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






41. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






49. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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