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10556018630Literary Canon"The best", "most important", or "most representative works and authors from a certain body of literature0
10556018631Literary Time Perioda definable era in which works of art possessed similar attributes and qualities1
10556018632Literary GenreA basic sub-division of literature2
10556018633ProseEither fiction or non-fiction that is written in everyday semantic structure-words, sentences, paragraphs- that seeks to form a narrative of some kind3
10556018634PoetryDoesn't follow conventional rules of grammar and syntax (uses figurative language)4
10556018635DramaLargely compromised of dialogue and stage directions that is meant to be performed rather than merely read5
10556018636MetaphorA comparison without using like or as6
10556018637SimileA comparison using "like" or "as"7
10556018638AlliterationRepetition of initial consonant sounds8
10556018639PersonificationA figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes9
10556018640Point of Veiw (POV)The perspective from which a narrative is related10
10556018641StructureHow the plot unfolds *linear (straight forward) *non-linear (flashbacks)11
10556018642IronyA contrast between expectation and reality12
10556018643SyntaxWord order of arrangement13
10556018644Dictionword choice intended to convey a certain effect14
10556018645ToneThe author or speakers attitude toward his or her subjects15
10556018646ImageryDevices that appeal to the senses16
10556018647ThemeA central idea or topic17
10558922065General format of the AP Lit Exam is ...Section 1: 55 multiple choice questions - 60 mins Section 2: 3 essays (poem, prose, and open essay) - 120 minutes18
105589220663 different types of Exam essays1. Analysis of play 2. Analysis of prose language 3. Open essay prompt on novel of choice19
10558922067Passing scores on the AP Exam3,4,&520
10558922068First year composition...21
10558922069Oral traditionLiterature that passes by word of mouth from one generation to the next.22
10558922070codified language...23
10558922071Printing press & "The Book"Ability to be able to make an actual print copy of a book or text24
10558922072Electronic platformability for people to use their electronics, such as tablets and phones, to read texts and stories25
10558922073Notion of a text26

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