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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. Having an instructive purpose; intending to convey information or teach a lesson - usually in a dry - pompous manner.






3. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






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






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






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






9. A word to which a pronoun refers.






10. A person - scene - event or other element that fails to correspond with the appropriate time or era.






11. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






16. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






18. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






21. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.






34. An idea that is implied or suggested






35. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






36. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. I - me - my - mine






42. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






44. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






47. A humorous play on words






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






49. 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.






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