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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A method of reasoning in which a number of specific facts or examples are used to make a generalization.






2. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






3. 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.






4. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.






5. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






7. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






21. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






22. Inflated - pretentious language.






23. Prove to be false or incorrect






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






30. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of prose or poetry.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






49. A comparison using like or as






50. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.