7368503079 | Allegory | A story in which a second meaning is to be read beneath the surface. | 0 | |
7368506151 | Allusion | an indirect reference | 1 | |
7368506152 | Anecdote | A brief narrative that focuses on a particular incident or event. | 2 | |
7368511276 | Cacophony | harsh sounds | 3 | |
7368514431 | Euphony | pleasant, harmonious sound | 4 | |
7368537100 | Genre | a major category or type of literature | 5 | |
7368539574 | Imagery | Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste) | 6 | |
7368539575 | Mood | Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader | 7 | |
7368542235 | Prose | Any material that is not written in a regular meter like poetry | 8 | |
7368542236 | Theme | Central idea of a work of literature | 9 | |
7368542237 | Tone | Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character | 10 | |
7368544720 | Symbol | anything that stands for or represents something else | 11 | |
7368544721 | Verse | a single line in a poem. | 12 | |
7368544722 | Voice | The distinctive style or manner of expression of the writer | 13 | |
7368547652 | Exposition | Background information presented in a literary work. | 14 | |
7368550306 | Conflict | A struggle between opposing forces | 15 | |
7368552956 | Rising Action | Events leading up to the climax | 16 | |
7368552957 | Climax | Most exciting moment of the story; turning point | 17 | |
7368556114 | Falling Action | Events after the climax, leading to the resolution | 18 | |
7368627622 | Denouement | an outcome; result | 19 |
AP Literature Terminology 9/12 Flashcards
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