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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. Conjoining contradictory terms (as in 'deafening silence')






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






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






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






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






6. A comparison using like or as






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






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






9. I - me - my - mine






10. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






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






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






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






14. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






16. To prove a point or to persuade






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






18. The dictionary definition of a word.






19. (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.






20. 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.






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






22. An idea that is implied or suggested






23. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






32. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






33. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






34. Used by researchers to examine texts or public speeches as they occur in society with the aim of interpreting textual meaning






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






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






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






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






39. The manner in which something is expressed in words






40. A circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character.






41. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






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






43. An observer uses this






44. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






45. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






47. Something - generally a clue - intended to distract or mislead from the original issue/question.






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






49. To recreate or present with details






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