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AP Literature Word Wall Quiz 1 Flashcards

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7311316460VeracityTruthfulness, accuracy, correctness0
7311409291AssonanceWhen two or more words, close to one another repeat the same vowel sound, but start with different consonant sounds. Examples: "Men sell the wedding bells."1
7311409323AllegoryWhen a story or text is an EXTENDED METAPHOR for something REAL2
7311411102AppendAdd or Attach3
7311412216MetonymyWhen a symbol is used to represent something. Example: "Crown" represents King and Queen4
7311414543ParadoxThings that are opposite and contradict each other, but are true, in a away5
7311416714AmbiguityHaving multiple meanings; being open to more than one interpretation6
7311416715StoicBeing able to endure pain without showing any emotion7
7311418520SatireThe use of humor to MOCK and expose the shortcomings of people, politics and other issues to bring CHANGE Example: SNL8
7311418521MotifThe recurring THEME, image, word, or phrase used throughout a work, unifying the work by tying current situations to previous ones, or new ideas to the theme9
7311421120FelicitateCongratulate10
7311424084LaudableWorthy of praise; commendable11
7311425720SycophantA person who flatters in order to gain advantage, but really doesn't care about you. (FAKE FRIEND)12
7311427108BeatificBeautiful and Holy or Divine13
7311428921ChiasmusLiterary device in which a line, poem, story, or text possess a reciprocal structure14
7311431572EbullientCheerful and full of energy15

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