AP Lang Vocab 9-12

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Across
  1. 5. cheerful and friendly
  2. 7. expressing disapproval or criticism
  3. 8. lacking poetic beauty; dull or imaginative
  4. 11. bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
  5. 14. the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence
  6. 15. having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
  7. 16. a speaker poses a question and then immediately answers it. It allows the author to guide the audience’s thinking, clarify a point, or emphasize an idea before readers can form their own response
  8. 17. A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt.
  9. 18. difficult to understand; obscure
  10. 21. a statement that appears self-contradictory or logically impossible, yet often reveals a deeper truth, insight, or complexity
  11. 25. not friendly or forthcoming; emotionally distant
  12. 28. overcome with anger; extremely indignant
  13. 30. excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements
  14. 33. just begun and not fully formed or developed
  15. 35. attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs or institutions
  16. 38. present, appearing, or found everywhere
  17. 39. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
  18. 42. impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often excessively so
  19. 43. appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety or enthusiasm
  20. 44. pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner
  21. 45. lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; disconnected
  22. 46. The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
  23. 47. imitative of another work; lacking originality
Down
  1. 1. expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully
  2. 2. Placing two elements side by side to present a contrast or comparison.
  3. 3. intending to make something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible
  4. 4. feeling remorse or guilt; showing regret
  5. 6. showing great care, attention, and effort
  6. 9. open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled
  7. 10. feeling strained due to persistent demands; harassed
  8. 12. The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
  9. 13. the use of multiple conjunctions in close succession. A tool for conveying emotion, controlling pace, and emphasizing ideas
  10. 19. believing that only one's own mind is sure to exist; extremely self-centered
  11. 20. enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining
  12. 21. The use of similar grammatical structures in a series
  13. 22. longer than the most direct way; indirect
  14. 23. making fun of someone or something in a cruel or scornful way
  15. 24. extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
  16. 26. repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the next
  17. 27. expanding upon a word or phrase in order to clarify, emphasize, or add detail. Can create a sense of importance, urgency, or emotional impact
  18. 29. threatening harm; menacing
  19. 31. a word, phrase, or pronunciation that is informal and specific to a particular region or group. Characteristic of familiar conversation rather than formal speech. They add color, authenticity, and a sense of realism to writing
  20. 32. playfully teasing or joking
  21. 34. intended to encourage or urge strongly
  22. 36. able to be perceived or recognized
  23. 37. moving from topic to topic without order; also, relating to discourse or reasoning
  24. 40. feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated
  25. 41. expressing praise