4909832273 | Hubris | Pride that challenges the role of the gods | ![]() | 0 |
4909832274 | Catharsis | An emotional discharge that brings about a moral or spiritual renewal or welcome relief from tension and anxiety | ![]() | 1 |
4909832275 | Tragic flaw | A character trait that leads to the downfall of a hero, while also (often) making him admirable | 2 | |
4909832283 | Satire | A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies. | ![]() | 3 |
4909832284 | Foible | a minor character flaw | 4 | |
4909832285 | Parody | A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule. | ![]() | 5 |
4909832287 | Inuendo | a hint, indirect suggestion or reference, often in a derogatory sense | ![]() | 6 |
4909832290 | Malapropism | a word humorously misused | ![]() | 7 |
4909832296 | Sarcasm | A mocking, often ironic or satirical remark. | 8 | |
4909832304 | Hyperbole | An exaggeration | 9 | |
4909832306 | Anecdote | A short and amusing or interesting story | 10 | |
4909832308 | Epiphany | A moment of sudden revelation or insight | ![]() | 11 |
Drama terms for AP Literature Flashcards
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