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AP Literature Vocabulary Set 1 Flashcards

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5427463063ActA major unit of action in a drama or play. Each act can be further divided into smaller sections called scenes.0
5427464637AllegoryA story in which people, things and actions represent an idea about life; allegories often have a strong moral or lesson.1
5427467198AlliterationThe repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. (Think tongue twisters)2
5427467199AllusionA reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in history or another work of literature. Allusions are often indirect or brief references to well-known characters or events.3
5427468578AnalogyA comparison of two or more like objects that suggests if they are alike in certain respects, they will probably be alike in other ways as well.4
5427468579AnecdoteA brief account of an interesting incident or event that usually is intended to entertain or to make a point.5
5427469840AntagonistA person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist.6
5427469841AsideAn actor's speech, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other actors on stage. An aside is used to let the audience know what a character is about to do or what he or she is thinking.7
5427471438AssonanceRepetition of vowel sounds within a line of poetry.8
5427471439AudienceThe particular group of readers or viewers that the writer is addressing. A writer considers his or her audience when deciding on a subject, a purpose for writing and the tone and style in which to write.9
5427333907BrazenBold and without shame.10
5427333908CompunctionA feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad.11
5427335558DinA loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.12
5427453716EdictAn official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.13
5427455479IndiscretionBehavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment.14
5427457732PerquisitesA thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position. (Perk)15
5427459750SepulcherA small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried.16
5427461510SuppliantA person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.17
5427461511TumultA loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.18
5427463064MaraudingGoing about in search of things to steal or people to attack.19

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