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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






2. A structure that provides a premise or setting for a narrative or other discourse.






3. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






7. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






9. A leture or sermon on a religious or moral theme meant to guide human behavior.






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






11. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






13. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






15. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






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






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






19. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






22. A humorous play on words






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






24. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






34. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






35. 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.






36. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






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






40. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A concise but ingenious - witty - and thoughtful statement.






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






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






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







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