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AP Literary Terms

Subjects : english, ap, literature
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1. A figure of speech that compares unlike objects






2. Inflated - pretentious language used for trivial subjects






3. A rendering of a quotation in which actual words are not stated but only approximated or paraphrased






4. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






5. A lyric poem or passage that describes a kind of ideal life or place






6. A literary style used to poke fun at - attack - or ridicule an idea - vice - or foible - often for the purpose of inducing change






7. A synonym for view or feeling; also a refined and tender emotion in literature






8. A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things






9. A work of literature dealing with rural life






10. A parody of traditional epic form. It usually treats a frivolous topic with extreme seriousness - using conventions such as invocations to the Muse - action-packed battle scenes - and accounts of heroic exploits.






11. A discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words






12. A form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis or intensity. Ex: He's not a bad dancer






13. One of the ancient Greek goddesses presiding over the arts. The imaginary source of inspiration for an artist or writer






14. The depiction of people - things - and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect.






15. 'In the middle of things'--a Latin term for a narrative that starts not at the beginning of events - but at some other critical point.






16. A statement that seems self-contradictory but is nevertheless true






17. A pair of rhyming lines in a poem






18. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






19. A form of verse or prose that tells a story






20. The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader - a viewer - or the world at large






21. The Anglo-Saxon language spoken in what is now England from approximately 450 to 1150 A.D.






22. A phrase - idea - or event that through repetition serves to unify or convey a theme in a work of literature






23. A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretation






24. A form of literature in which the hero is destroyed by some character flaw and a set of forces that cause the hero considerable anguish






25. The structural form of a line of verse as revealed by the number of feet it contains. For example: monometer = 1foot; tetrameter = 4 feet; pentameter = 5 feet - and so forth






26. The general form - pattern - and manner of expression of a work of literature






27. The language of a work and its style; words - often highly emotional - used to convince or sway an audience






28. A verse with five poetic feet per line






29. The implied meaning that underlies the main meaning of a work of literature






30. A term used to describe literary forms - such as novel - play - and essay






31. A character whose name appears in the title of the novel or play; also known as the eponymous character






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






33. A story consisting of events from which a moral or spiritual truth may be derived






34. In poetry - the use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them






35. A novel in which supernatural horrors and an atmosphere of unknown terrors pervades the action






36. Pleasing - harmonious sounds






37. A short - pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment






38. A brief and often simplistic lesson that a reader may infer from a work of literature






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






40. A narrator with unlimited awareness - understanding - and insight of characters - setting - background - and all other elements of the story






41. A feeling of association or identification with an object or person






42. The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry






43. A character or force in a work of literature that - by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict






44. A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature






45. The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words or lines in poetry and prose






46. A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea - often stated in figurative language






47. A group of two or more lines in poetry combined according to subject matter - rhyme - or some other plan






48. An extended narrative about improbable events and extraordinary people in exotic places






49. A brief explanation - summary - or evaluation of a text or work of literature






50. A novel focusing on and describing the social customs and habits of a particular social group







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