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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






2. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






4. A comparison using like or as






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






6. The dictionary definition of a word.






7. A word to which a pronoun refers.






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






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






10. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






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






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






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






16. An idea that is implied or suggested






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






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






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






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






21. Inflated - pretentious language.






22. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






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






26. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






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






29. An appeal based on logic or reason






30. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist - produces tension or conflict.






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






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






33. Writing or speech that is used to create vivid impressions by setting up comparisons between dissimilar things - [examples are metaphor - simile - and personification.






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






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






36. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






38. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






39. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






40. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






42. A question asked for an effect - not actually requiring an answer






43. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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






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






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






49. The ability to form mental images of things or events






50. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph