7650563852 | Polysyndeton | a literary technique in which conjunctions (e.g. and, but, or) are used repeatedly in quick succession, often with no commas, even when the conjunctions could be removed. | 0 | |
7650565677 | Anaphora | the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. | 1 | |
7650565678 | Protagonist | the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation. | 2 | |
7650567831 | Antagonist | a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. | 3 | |
7650567832 | Atmosphere | the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art. | 4 | |
7650567833 | Direct Characterization | is how an author tells his or her reader about a character. Direct characterization occurs when the author specifically reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner. | 5 | |
7650569947 | Indirect Characterization | the process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc. | 6 | |
7650571863 | Allegory | a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. | 7 | |
7650574133 | Paradox | a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. | 8 | |
7650574134 | Analogy | a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification. | 9 | |
7650574135 | Archaic | very old or old-fashioned. | 10 | |
7650576595 | Archetype | a very typical example of a certain person or thing. | 11 |
AP Literature Week 4 Vocab Flashcards
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