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AP Literature Terminology 9/12 Flashcards

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7368503079AllegoryA story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface.0
7368506151Allusionan indirect reference1
7368506152AnecdoteA brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event.2
7368511276Cacophonyharsh sounds3
7368514431Euphonypleasant, harmonious sound4
7368537100Genrea major category or type of literature5
7368539574ImageryDescription that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)6
7368539575MoodFeeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader7
7368542235ProseAny material that is not written in a regular meter like poetry8
7368542236ThemeCentral idea of a work of literature9
7368542237ToneAttitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character10
7368544720Symbolanything that stands for or represents something else11
7368544721Versea single line in a poem.12
7368544722VoiceThe distinctive style or manner of expression of the writer13
7368547652ExpositionBackground information presented in a literary work.14
7368550306ConflictA struggle between opposing forces15
7368552956Rising ActionEvents leading up to the climax16
7368552957ClimaxMost exciting moment of the story; turning point17
7368556114Falling ActionEvents after the climax, leading to the resolution18
7368627622Denouementan outcome; result19

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