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AP English Language And Composition Basics

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1. Anything that stands for or represents something else






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






3. An appeal based on logic or reason






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






5. A style that has the power to evoke feelings






6. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade.






7. The perspective from which a story is told






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






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






10. A sentence containing a deliberate omission of words.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. A humorous play on words






19. 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.






20. Inflated - pretentious language.






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






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






23. To prove a point or to persuade






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






25. Insincere or overdone sentimentality.






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






27. 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.






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






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






30. The manner in which something is expressed in words






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. An independent clause plus one or more dependent clauses






38. A term for the title character of a work of literature.






39. A sentence that states the topic of its paragraph






40. Speaking in circles; roundabout speech






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






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






43. Grating - inharmonious sounds.






44. Harsh - cutting language or tone intended to ridicule






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






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






47. 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






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






49. A matter discussed in the first person has this






50. An analysis or assessment of a thing or situation for the purpose of determining its nature - limitations - and conformity to a set of standards.







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