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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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






2. To prove a point or to persuade






3. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay.






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






5. Two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction






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






7. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






13. The resolution that occurs at the end of a narrative or drama - real or imagined.






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






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






20. A matter discussed in the first person has this






21. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






22. Graphic - exact - and accurate presentation of the characteristics of a person - place - or thing.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words - clauses - or sentences.






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






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






41. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of an essay or other work; setting forth the meaning or purpose of a piece of writing or discourse.






42. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






44. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






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






46. An adjective or phrase that expresses a striking quality of a person or thing; Can also be used to apply to vulgar or profane exclamations.






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






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






49. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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