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AP Literature Set 1 Flashcards

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7315226963AllegoryThe device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning.0
7315239144AlliterationThe repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.1
7315249132AllusionAn direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art.2
7315262603AmbiguityThe multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.3
7315269475AnalogyA comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification4
7315283429Anaphorathe repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses5
7315290521AnastropheThe order of the noun and adjective are exchanged6
7315296978Anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person7
7315304757Antagonista person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary8
7315311498Antimetabolitea chemical that inhibits the use of a metabolite.9

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