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AP Literature and Composition General Terms Flashcards

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5439339266allegorya story with a symbolic meaning beneath the surface one0
5439343518allusiona reference to something in previous literature or history1
5439347078anecdotea personal short story2
5439351034artistic unitysuccessful literary work where all elements work together for the achievement of its central purpose3
5439359628cacophonyharsh, unpleasant choice of sounds4
5439364048euphonya smooth, pleasant choice of sounds5
5439367637genrea type, such as poetry or drama, etc6
5439371694imagerylanguage through sensory experiences7
5439375209moodthe impression of a work8
5439377640morala rule of conduct for living expressed as the "point" of a literary work9
5439388680prosenon-metrical language10
5439391449themethe central idea of a story11
5439394045tonethe writer's attitude towards the subject12
5439397238topicthe subject matter or area of a literary work13
5439399786settingtime and place where a story takes place14
5439402312symbolsomething that means more than what it is15
5439405947versemetrical language16
5439408670voicethe distinctive style of an author or character in a book17

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