5253266508 | Bathos | The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality. | 0 | |
5253271436 | Catharsis | A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror or a dramatic tragedy. | 1 | |
5253280619 | Dionysian | As distinguished from Apollonian, the word refers to sensual, pleasure-seeking impulses. | 2 | |
5253285851 | Explication | The interpretation or analysis of a text. | 3 | |
5253289060 | Frame | A structure that provides premise or setting for a narrative; A story within a story (How I Met Your Mother) | 4 | |
5253293808 | Harangue | A forceful sermon, lecture, or tirade. | 5 | |
5253295919 | Hegemony | a dominant cultural trend | 6 | |
5253300928 | Humanism | A belief that emphasizes faith and optimism in human potential and creativity. | 7 | |
5253302893 | in medias res | A narrative that starts not at the beginning of events but at some other critical point. | 8 | |
5253305529 | Lampoon | A mocking, satirical assault on a person or situation. | 9 | |
5253309346 | non sequitur | A statement or idea that fails to follow logically from the one before. | 10 | |
5253313515 | Pastoral | A work of literature dealing with rural life | 11 | |
5253321761 | Realism | The depiction of people, things, and events as they really are without idealization or exaggeration for effect. | 12 | |
5253659762 | Dénouement | The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction. | 13 | |
5253665523 | Exegesis | A detailed analysis or interpretation of a work of literature. | 14 |
Week 2, AP Literature Vocabulary Flashcards
Primary tabs
Need Help?
We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.
For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.
If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.
Need Notes?
While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!