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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. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






3. 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.






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






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






6. The choice of words in oral and written discourse.






7. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






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






11. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






12. A humorous play on words






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






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






15. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






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






18. To recreate or present with details






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






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






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






22. A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.






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






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






25. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






27. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a unit of speech or writing.






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






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






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






31. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






32. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






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






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






36. I - me - my - mine






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






38. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






40. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






41. 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






42. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






44. The main idea of the story






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






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






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






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






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






50. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a particular subject.







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