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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. An appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses - faults - frailties - or other shortcomings.






11. A word to which a pronoun refers.






12. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






17. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






19. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






20. An observer uses this






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






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






23. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






24. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






26. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






29. A figure of speech in which a part is used for the whole or the whole for a part






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






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






32. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






34. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






36. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






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






40. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






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






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






44. 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






45. I - me - my - mine






46. A metaphor developed at great length - occurring frequently in or throughout a work.






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






48. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






49. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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