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AP Literature Terms 1-3 Flashcards

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11116115602AllegoryA literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions0
11116126792AlliterationRepetition of consonant sounds1
11116150713AllusionA reference to another work of literature, person, or event2
11116156091Ambiguitydeliberately suggesting two or more different, and sometimes conflicting, meanings in a work. An event or situation that may be interpreted in more than one way-3
11116167278AnalogyA comparison of two different things that are similar in some way4
11116171460Anaphorarepetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row.5
11116185553AnastropheInversion of the usual, normal, or logical order of the parts of a sentence. Purpose is rhythm or emphasis or euphony. It is a fancy word for inversion.6
11116198352anecdotea short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person7
11116202504AntagonistA character or force in conflict with the main character8
11116206490AntimetaboleRepetition of words in reverse order9
11116213152AntithesisA balancing of two opposite or contrasting words, phrases, or clauses.10
11116223320AntiheroCentral character who lacks all the qualities traditionally associated with heroes. may lack courage, grace, intelligence, or moral scruples.11
11116230433AssonanceRepetition of similar vowel sounds12
11116234827Characterizationthe process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character13
11116237723direct characterizationAuthor directly describes character14
11116240518indirect characterizationThe character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others15
11116242651static characterA character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end16
11116247914dynamic characterA character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action17
11116247916flat characterhas only one or two personality traits18
11116254475round characterthis character is fully developed - the writer reveals good and bad traits as well as background19
11116258649clichea phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.20
11116266097ColloquialismA word or phrase (including slang) used in everyday conversation and informal writing but that is often inappropriate in formal writing (y'all, ain't)21
11116273474ConnotationAll the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests22
11116278825Dialecta way of speaking that is characteristic of a certain social group or of the inhabitants of a certain geographical area23
11116331541CoupletTwo consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme24

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