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AP English Language And Composition Vocab

Subjects : english, ap
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1. A failure of logical reasoning






2. Imaginative language that compares one thing to another in ways that aren't necessarily logical but that are nevertheless striking - original - and 'true'; often departs from the literal meaning






3. The reversal of the natural order of words in a sentence or line of poetry






4. A place of retreat or security






5. To make vicious statements about






6. Giving praise






7. Subdued; kept from being circulated






8. An argument using an inappropriate metaphor






9. An inversion in the second of two parallel phrases






10. Easily broken when subjected to pressure






11. Having to do with the appreciation of beauty






12. A choice in which something must be one way or the other - there is no middle ground






13. Intended to instruct






14. Feeling hatred; scornful






15. Describing a dry - rainless climate






16. Stubbornly adhering to an opinion or a course of action






17. Unplanned; naturally occurring






18. A verb ending in 'ing' that serves as a noun






19. Feeling or showing little emotion






20. Made up of a variety of sources or styles






21. A brief statement of an opinion or elemental truth






22. A question whose answer is assumed - this is designed to force the reader to respond in a predetermined manner and is a significant tool in the study of rhetoric






23. Artistic representation that aims for visual accuracy






24. The basic message or meaning conveyed through elements of character and conflict; appears often in literature and is paralleled in nonfiction prose by an argument's thesis






25. A major figure of speech in rhetorical analysis that seeks to create a mental discontinuity - which then forces the reader to pause and seek clarity






26. Something out of place in time or sequence






27. This clause contains a noun and a verb but is set up with a subordinate conjunction - which makes the clause an incomplete thought






28. Marked by painstaking effort; hard-working






29. Dispersed throughout






30. Current - modern; from the same time






31. The formal term for the verb that conveys the meaning or carries the action of the sentence






32. Sadness; depression






33. An argument that distracts the reader by raising issues irrelevant to the case






34. A word book describing language with definitions; a dictionary






35. Commendable; worthy of imitation






36. Telling a story; a specific way of telling a story






37. Hinder; interfere with






38. Three dots that indicate words have been left out of a quotation; they also can be used to create suspense






39. Introducing something new






40. The process of forming reasons - justifying beliefs - and drawing conclusions with the aim of influencing the thoughts and/or actions of others






41. Two words that together create a sense of opposition






42. Done by secretive means






43. A large painting applied directly to a wall or ceiling surface






44. Treating in a condescending manner






45. To give special attention to something - to stress






46. Open and sincere in expression; straightforward






47. Unimaginative; dull






48. Known widely and usually unfavorably; infamous






49. Extremely careful and precise






50. Quiet or humble in manner or appearance