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AP Literature Vocab 1 Flashcards

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6001038174PunMaking a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word.0
6001042586EpigramsA short poem, especially a satirical one, having a witty or ingenious ending.1
6001048376FarceA comic dramatic work.2
6001053092Deus Ex MachinaAn unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation.3
6001058328ComedyEntertainment consisting of jokes.4
6001060913SatireThe use of humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize people.5
6001065838WitMental sharpness and inventiveness.6
6001067513FoilTo prevent from succeeding.7
6001071798Blocking CharacterA character whose actions delay the happy ending.8
6001071799MotifThe theme or idea of a story.9

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