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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A comedy that contains an extravagant and nonsensical disregard of seriousness - although it may have a serious - scornful purpose.






2. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






23. (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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






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






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






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






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






37. The purpose of thisessay is to demonstrate how the writer can develop a position/idea and support it with interwoven sources. The writer is expected to write in an academic and mature style.






38. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






39. The dictionary definition of a word.






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






41. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






50. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph