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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






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






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






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






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






6. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






8. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






11. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






14. Form of literature in which irony - sarcasm - and ridicule are employed to attack human vice and folly






15. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






17. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






18. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






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






20. An observer uses this






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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






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






26. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing






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






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






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






30. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






32. Substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it






33. I - me - my - mine






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






35. Prove to be false or incorrect






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. A matter discussed in the first person has this






48. 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.






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






50. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses