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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. (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.






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






4. A comparison using like or as






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






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






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






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






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






10. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






16. Qescribe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of






17. A matter discussed in the first person has this






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






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






20. Inflated - pretentious language.






21. Pleasing - harmonious sounds.






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






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






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






25. A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion - make a point - or evoke humor






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






27. In literature - the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.






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






29. The quality of something (an act or a piece of writing) that reveals the attitudes and presuppositions of the author






30. (refers to the use of verbs) A verb is in this when it expresses an action performed by its subject. Stylistically - this leads to more economical and vigorous writing.






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






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






33. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






36. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






45. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






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






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






48. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






49. The works considered the most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.






50. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction