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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. A matter discussed in the first person has this






9. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






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






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






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






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






15. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






17. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






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






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






32. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






33. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






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






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






39. A structural element of a sentence - consisting of a grammatical subject and a predicate.






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






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






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






43. Anything that stands for or represents something else






44. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






47. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






49. 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.






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







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