AP Lang Study Crossword

Across

5. A short clever saying intended to express a general truth
7. Language used in ordinary or familiar language - common language
10. A figure of speech in which part is made to represent a whole or vice versa
11. Ironic understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
15. A short piece of writing or a poem about a dead person, especially one written on a tombstone
16. An expression of lesser strength than what the speaker or writer actually means or than what is normally expected
18. The arrangement of words or phrases to create a well formed sentence in language
19. A two part statement or phrase in which the latter portion is a reversed restatement of the first (does not need to be exact replica, but must have same idea)
23. A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another
24. A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
26. A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
32. Visually descriptive or figurative language
33. The repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences
36. Word that imitates a sound; the noise in word form to which you are referring to
37. A speech or writing that praises someone or something highly
38. Writing that uses language in its standard form
39. Special words or phrases used by a particular profession or group that may be hard for outsiders to understand
40. A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, typically someone who has just died

Down

1. Designed intended to teach something or convey information or instruction
2. A process of placing a new person into a new role, job, or position
3. A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group
4. An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly
6. A comprehensive description or explanation of an idea or theory
8. The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the subject
9. The omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
12. A type of figure of speech where the name for one thing is used for another thing it is closely associated or attributed with
13. Rhetorical technique that involves making two or more sentences symmetrical or equal in structure; usually by using the same parts of speech
14. Proving a statement wrong or false
17. Repetition of grammatical elements in a piece of writing to create a harmonious effect
18. The action of subordinating or being the subordinate - someone of lower rank and position
20. An instance of a form of writing where a conclusion is drawn from two separate propositions (given or assumed), each of which shares a term with the conclusion and a common or middle term not present in the conclusion
21. Direct opposite (usually followed by an of or to)
22. (of an argument or reaction) directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining
25. A fictional story that is symbolic for a deeper message or meaning that is not explicitly stated
27. The repetition of the sound of a vowel in non-rhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other in poetry
28. A point yielded to the opposing perspective during an argument
29. Harsh choice of words that is spoken with the intention to hurt recipient
30. A mistaken belief or false notion, especially one based on an unsound argument
31. Taking literal or musical pieces/work and rewriting them in a humorous and comedic way
34. Seemingly absurd or self-contrary statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove true or well founded
35. When one word is used to link two different thoughts or senses in a sentence