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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






4. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






6. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. An idea that is implied or suggested






15. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






19. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form.






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






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






22. I - me - my - mine






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






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






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






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






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






28. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






32. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






34. An appeal based on logic or reason






35. 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.






36. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play.






37. 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.






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






39. (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.






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






41. A word to which a pronoun refers.






42. 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.






43. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






45. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






48. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)






49. 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






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







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