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Drama terms for AP Literature Flashcards

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4909832273HubrisPride that challenges the role of the gods0
4909832274CatharsisAn emotional discharge that brings about a moral or spiritual renewal or welcome relief from tension and anxiety1
4909832275Tragic flawA character trait that leads to the downfall of a hero, while also (often) making him admirable2
4909832283SatireA literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.3
4909832284Foiblea minor character flaw4
4909832285ParodyA work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.5
4909832287Inuendoa hint, indirect suggestion or reference, often in a derogatory sense6
4909832290Malapropisma word humorously misused7
4909832296SarcasmA mocking, often ironic or satirical remark.8
4909832304HyperboleAn exaggeration9
4909832306AnecdoteA short and amusing or interesting story10
4909832308EpiphanyA moment of sudden revelation or insight11

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