9620987535 | ambiguity | expression giving more than one meaning and leaving the true meaning unclear | 0 | |
9620987536 | verisimilitude | the semblance of truth; the degree to which a writer creates the appearance of truth | 1 | |
9620987537 | tone | author's attitude toward a subject | 2 | |
9620987538 | stock character | stereotyped character whose nature is familiar from prototypes in previous fiction | 3 | |
9621083674 | rhetoric | the art of using language effectively and persuasively | 4 | |
9621083675 | parody | imitation, usually for comic effect, but sometimes for ridicule, in the style of another work | 5 | |
9621083676 | Non-sequitur | Latin for "it does not follow." When one statement isn't logically connected to another | 6 | |
9621083677 | litotes | a type of understatement in which an idea is expressed by negating its opposite | 7 | |
9621083678 | hyperbole | exaggeration for effect | 8 | |
9621083679 | genre | a specific kind or category of literature | 9 | |
9621083680 | farce | a play filled with ridiculous or absurd happenings; broad or far-fetched humor; a ridiculous sham | 10 | |
9621083681 | diction | author's choice of words, choice of specific words | 11 | |
9621083682 | conflict | two or more opposing forces struggling | 12 | |
9621083683 | crisis | the climax or turning point of a story or play | 13 | |
9621083684 | aside | a statement delivered by an actor in such a way that other characters on stage are presumed not to have heard them | 14 |
AP Literature Terms Flashcards
Primary tabs
Need Help?
We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.
For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.
If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.
Need Notes?
While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!