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AP Literature Set 7 Flashcards

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5869868219AnatagonistA character or group of characters that are against the protagonist1
5869870006Protagonistthe main character and "hero" of a story2
5869870007Ethnocentricitya tendency to view alien groups or cultures from the perspective of one's own.3
5869871457Ironywords are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words.4
5869871458Anthropomorphisma technique in which a writer ascribes human traits, ambitions, emotions or entire behavior to animals, non-human beings, natural phenomena or objects.5
5869875488Aphorisma statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise and witty manner.6
5869875489Apostrophewhen a writer detaches himself from the reality and addresses an imaginary character in his speech.7
5869876981ArchaismOld-fashioned and outdated words/phrases8
5869879469AsyndetonIt is a stylistic device used in literature and poetry to intentionally eliminate conjunctions between the phrases and in the sentence, yet maintain the grammatical accuracy.9

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