7315226963 | Allegory | The device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning. | 0 | |
7315239144 | Alliteration | The repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words. | 1 | |
7315249132 | Allusion | An direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art. | 2 | |
7315262603 | Ambiguity | The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage. | 3 | |
7315269475 | Analogy | A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification | 4 | |
7315283429 | Anaphora | the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses | 5 | |
7315290521 | Anastrophe | The order of the noun and adjective are exchanged | 6 | |
7315296978 | Anecdote | a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person | 7 | |
7315304757 | Antagonist | a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary | 8 | |
7315311498 | Antimetabolite | a chemical that inhibits the use of a metabolite. | 9 |
AP Literature Set 1 Flashcards
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