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AP Literature Vocab Wk1 Flashcards

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2799655416AlliterationThe occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.0
2799655417CaesuraA pause near the middle of a line; a break between words within a metrical foot.1
2799655418EnjambmentThe continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of the line or stanza.2
2799655419PrevaricateSpeak or act in an evasive way.3
2799655420AbjectExperienced or present to the maximum degree; extremely unpleasant or degreasing; completely without pride or dignity.4
2799655421AxiomA statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted or self-evidently true.5
2799655422FastidiousnessVery attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.6
2799655423TriflesA literary, musical, or artistic work of a light or trivial character having no great or lasting merit.7
2799655424ThemeAn idea that recurs in or pervades a work of literature or art; the subject of a writing.8
2799655425BrazenBold and without shame.9
2799655426CompunctionA feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad; a pricking of the conscience.10
2799655427EdictAn official order or proclamation issued by a person of authority.11

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