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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






2. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






4. To prove a point or to persuade






5. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






7. (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.






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






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






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






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






12. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






15. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






18. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






20. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






22. 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.






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






24. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






26. A mild - indirect - or vague term substituting for a harsh - blunt - or offensive term






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






28. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words in prose or poetry.






42. An observer uses this






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. The main idea of the story






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