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AP English Language And Composition Basics

Subjects : english, ap
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1. Three periods (...)indicating the omission of words in a thought or quotation.






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






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






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






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






6. A grotesque or exaggerated likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.






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






8. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






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






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






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






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






14. The interpretation or analysis of a text.






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






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






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






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






19. Are used as nouns or modifiers - are incomplete sentences and cannot stand alone grammatically; they are sometimes called subordinate clauses; those that function as adjectives - nouns - or adverbs are known - respectively - as adjective - noun - and






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






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






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






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






24. A story containing unreal - imaginary features.






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






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






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






28. A statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said






29. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






31. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






32. To recreate or present with details






33. A humorous play on words






34. A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines in a poem






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






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






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






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






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






47. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






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






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






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