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AP Literary Terms

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






2. 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






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






4. An eight-line rhyming stanza of a poem






5. A sharp - caustic expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt; different from irony - which is more subtle






6. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up a line of poetry






7. The work of poets - particularly those of the seventeenth century - that uses elaborate conceits - is highly intellectual - and expresses the complexities of love and life






8. Personal - reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject






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






10. A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse - often (but not always) marked by punctuation






11. The use of one object to evoke ideas and associations not literally part of the original object






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






13. A popular form of verse consisting of fourteen lines and a prescribed rhyme scheme.






14. Providing hints of things to come in a story or play






15. An episodic novel about a roguelike wanderer who lives off his wits. Ex: Don Quixote - Moll Flanders






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






17. The main character in a work of literature






18. 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






19. A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity






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






21. A French verse form calculated to appear simple and spontaneous but consisting of nineteen lines and a prescribed pattern of rhymes






22. A reference to a person - place - or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea






23. A series of comparisons between two unlike objects






24. A term that describes characters' excessive emotional response to experience; also nauseatingly nostalgic and mawkish






25. A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term; i.e. 'pass away' instead of 'die'






26. The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied






27. The grammar of meter and rhythm in poetry






28. The repetition of similar sounds at regular intervals - used mostly in poetry.






29. Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality - objectivity - simplicity - and restraint






30. The interrelationship among the events in a story; the plot line is the pattern of events - including exposition - rising action - climax - falling action - and resolution.






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






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






33. The language spoken in England roughly between 1150 and 1500 A.D.






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






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






36. A narrative told by a character involved in the story - using first-person pronouns such as I and we.






37. The high point - or turning point - of a story or play






38. In contrast to Dionysian - it refers to the most noble - godlike qualities of human nature and behavior






39. The background and events that lead to the presentation of the main idea or purpose of a work of literature






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






41. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






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






44. 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






45. A lyric poem usually marked by serious - respectful - and exalted feeling towards the subject






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






47. A mocking - satirical assault on a person or situation






48. A return to an earlier time in a story or play in order to clarify present action or circumstances.






49. The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables found in poetry






50. Also called figure of speech. In contrast to literal language - it implies meanings. Includes metaphors - similes - and personification - among others.







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