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AP Language and Composition - Language List #1 Flashcards

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7290125659Abstract LanguageWords that refer to ideas, non-tangible0
7290125660Concrete LanguageWords that refer to physical objects, tangible1
7290125661Deductive Reasoningreasoning from the general to the specific2
7290125662Inductive ReasoningReasoning from specific instances3
7290125663Formerpreceding; previous4
7290125664Latterthe second of two or the second mentioned of two5
7290125665DenotationThe dictionary definition of a word6
7290125666Connotationthe implied or associative meaning of a word7
7290125667Loose SentenceSentence in which the main clause comes first, followed by further dependent grammatical units8
7290125668Periodic SentenceA sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end.9
7290125669ImplicitImplied10
7290125670ExplicitFully and clearly expressed11
7290125671ObjectivityImpersonal presentation of events12
7290125672SubjectivityA personal presentation of events13
7290125673RhetoricTerm describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively14
7290125674OfficiousDomineering, intrusive, meddlesome15
7290125675DeferenceRespect16
7290125676ObstreperousNoisy and energetic17
7290125677EpitomeTypical of, characterized by18
7290125678NuanceSubtle, fine share of meaning19

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