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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A poem or prose selection that laments or meditates on the passing or death of someone or something of value.






10. I - me - my - mine






11. A comparison using like or as






12. Anything that stands for or represents something else






13. A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.






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






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






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






17. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






18. 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.






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






20. The perspective from which a story is told






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






22. An observer uses this






23. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






27. A conclusion or proposition arrived at by considering facts - observations - or some other specific data.






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






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






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






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






32. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






33. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






37. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






39. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






43. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






44. A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.






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






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






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






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






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






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