Literary Terms for Honors/AP English Term Definition Source Example Abstract terms A term that cannot be perceived by the senses?opposite concrete Act Major subdivision of a play Ad Hominem argument Argument that attacks an opponent rather than the ideas. More emotional by nature. Allegory An allegory has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols that have both literal and figurative meanings. Alliteration The repetition of the same consonant sound in several words Allusion Reference to a person, place, or event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science, or pop culture Anachronism An event or object that does not fit the time period in which it is placed. Analogy
Literary Terms
Literary Terms for Honors/AP English Term Definition Source Example Abstract terms A term that cannot be perceived by the senses?opposite concrete Act Major subdivision of a play Ad Hominem argument Argument that attacks an opponent rather than the ideas. More emotional by nature. Allegory An allegory has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols that have both literal and figurative meanings. Alliteration The repetition of the same consonant sound in several words Allusion Reference to a person, place, or event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science, or pop culture Anachronism An event or object that does not fit the time period in which it is placed. Analogy
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