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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






2. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






5. The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A humorous play on words






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






14. 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.






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






16. An observer uses this






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






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






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






20. A poet; in olden times - a performer who told heroic stories to musical accompaniment.






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






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






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






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






25. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






28. An idea that is implied or suggested






29. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






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






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






34. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment.






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






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






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






38. To prove a point or to persuade






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






40. That portion of discourse that wanders or departs from the main subject or topic.






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






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






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






44. A way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period






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






46. To recreate or present with details






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






48. 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






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






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







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