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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. (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.






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






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






11. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






13. A humorous play on words






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






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






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






17. An observer uses this






18. 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.






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






20. Prove to be false or incorrect






21. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






29. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






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






35. The perspective from which a story is told






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






37. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






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






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






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






50. The manner in which something is expressed in words







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