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AP Literary Terms

Subjects : english, ap, literature
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1. The relation in which a narrator or speaker stands to the story or subject matter of a poem.






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






3. French term for the world of books - criticism - and literature in general






4. A word or phrase representing that which can be seen - touched - tasted - smelled - or felt






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






6. An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form






7. The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines of poetry or prose






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






9. The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction






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






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






12. Similar to the truth; the quality of realism in a work that persuades readers that they are getting a vision of life as it is.






13. 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.






14. A direct verbal assault; a denunciation






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






16. A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work.






17. A sentence that departs from the usual word order of English sentences by expressing its main though only at the end. In other words - the particulars in the sentence are presented before the idea they support.






18. A term often used as a synonym for realism - also a view of experience that is generally characterized as bleak and pessimistic.






19. 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.






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






21. A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative






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






23. The dictionary definition of a word






24. A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung or recited






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






26. The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase






27. A forceful sermon - lecture - or tirade






28. The quickness of intellect and the power and talent for saying brilliant things that suprise and delight by their unexpectedness; the power to comment subtly and pointedly on the foibles of the passing scene






29. A story containing unreal - imaginary features






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






31. Poetry written in iambic pentameter - the primary meter used in English poetry and the works of Shakespeare and Milton






32. A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation






33. A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy






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






35. A work of literature dealing with rural life






36. A subordinate or minor collection of events in a novel or play - usually connected to the main plot






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






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






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






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






41. A term consisting of contradictory elements juxtaposed to create a paradoxical effect






42. A figure of speech that uses the name of one thing to represent something else with which it is associated. Ex: 'The White House says...'






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






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






45. A German word referring to a novel structured as a series of events that take place as the hero travels in quest of a goal






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






47. A variety of poetry meant to entertain or amuse - but sometimes with a satirical thrust






48. An imaginary story that has become an accepted part of the cultural or religious tradition of a group or society






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






50. A poem or prose selection that laments or mediates on the passing or death of something or someone of value







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