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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






3. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






8. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






10. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






11. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






13. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






15. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






16. An appeal based on logic or reason






17. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






22. A figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as






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






24. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person.






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






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






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






28. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The main idea of the story






46. Occurs when the outcome of a work is unexpected - or events turn out to be the opposite from what one had expected






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






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






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






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