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AP Language Flashcards

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5455274066FactiousCausing disagreement0
5455279025IgnobleDishonorable; shameful1
5455281186BoorA rude or impolite person2
5455283289AegisA shield; protection3
5455288252PerspicacityKeenness of judgement4
5455294853FerventEager; earnest5
5455297630RectifyTo correct; to make right6
5455300428EnervateTo weaken7
5455303331Besiegeto overwhelm; to surround and attack8
5455306152Ephermerallasting only briefly; short-lived9
5455310453AltruismA concern for others; generosity10
5455316185CarrionDecaying flesh11
5455318464EroticPertaining to sexual love12
5455320500AmorphousShapeless; formless; vague13
5455323880OpulentRich; luxury; wealthy; opportunity14
5618795190ImpotentPowerless; lacking strength15
5618805866AntithesisAn exact opposite; an opposite extreme16
5618811123MaelstromWhirlpool; turbulence; agitated state of mind17
5618815571EmendationA correction18
5618818314ChagrinEmbarrassment; a complete loss of courage19
5618823376BaubleA showy, but useless thing20
5618828752DiaphanousVery sheer and light21
5618838049LabyrinthA complicated network of winding passages; a maze22
5618845404GloatTo look at or think about with great satisfaction23
5618848935ImpedimentA barrier; obstruction24
5618852570BestialSavage; brutal25
5618855205EffeteWorn out; barren26
5618858020ShardA fragment27
5618860399BlandMild; tasteless; dull28
5618863656NihilismA total rejection of established laws29
5618873778PedestrianOrdinary or dull30
5618892337Bona FideIn good faith31
5618894890AdventitiousAccidental; nonessential32
5618899023FecundFertile; productive33
5618903030DeviateTo turn aside from a course; to stray34
5618920460AbfuscateTo confuse; to bewilder35
5618923188ImpaleTo pierce with a sharp stake through the body36
5618927460ExtenuateTo lessen seriousness by providing partial excuses37
5618933339ParochialLocal; narrow; limited38
5618938185GlowerTo stare angrily39
5618941109EdifyImprove someone morally40
5618944377AmbiguousOpen to more than one interpretation41
5618950058CataclysmA violent change42
5618952521OptimumBest; most favorable; ideal43
5618955084ImportuneTo ask persistently; to beg44
5724036034CelibateAbstaining from intercourse; unmarried45
5724043915FortuiousHappening by chance or accident46
5724052058Recapitulateto summarize; to repeat briefly47
5724054947PerfunctoryDone without care; in a routine48
5724061116BaroqueOverly decorated49
5724065032HedonismPursuit of pleasure, especially of the senses50
5724072444ObloquyStrong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public critisim51
5724080778DebacleA complete failure; a total collapse52
5724086225Quasi-Resembling; seeming; half53
5736394523BesmirchTo make dirty; to stain54
5736401468ImperativeExtremely necessary; vitally important55
5736405798SacrosanctExtremely holy56
5736413033SadisticDeriving pleasure from inflicting pain on others57
5736416146DemeanorBehavior; manner of conducting oneself58
5736420823FacetiousComical; jocular; flippant59
5929397078FopAn excessively fashion-conscious man60
5929399326ImprecationA curse61
5929403028Non SequiturSomething that does not logically follow62
5929405067SanquineCheerful; Optomistic63
5929408693BowlderizeTo remove offensive passages of a play, novel, ect.64
5929411365ImpairTo weaken; to cause to become worse65
5929414268PanegyricAn expression of praise66
5929417705QuandaryA puzzling situation; a dilemma67
5929420167EbullientEnthusiastic68
5929424829DeferenceRespect; consideration69
5929426951CarnalRelating to physical appetite, especially sexual70
5929429521NebulousHazy; vague; uncertain71
5929431628RakishDashingly stylish and confident72
5929433728ElegyA sad or mournful poem73
5929437474PedanticTending to show off one's learning74
5929438751AntipathyAn intense dislike75
5929440549ElucidateTo make clear76
5929441547ImminentLikely to happen; threatening77
5929445244BanalCommon; ordinary78
5929446867PersueTo read carefully, scrutinize79
5929448259BedlamA noisy uproar; a scene of wild confusion80
5929452907AffluenceWealth; richess81
5929454272ScurrilousCoarsely abusive; vulgar82
5929460330ParodyA work which imitates another in a ridiculous manner83
5929462848SedulousHard working; diligent84
5929464477OnerousBurdensome; heavy; head to endure85
5929466977AmoralLacking sense of right and wrong86
5929468621EschewTo keep away from; to avoid; to shun87
5929471896DenouementAn outcome; result88
5929480031ObdurateStubborn; hardheaded89
6191148811AdroitSkillful; clever90
6191151458MacroscopicVisible to the naked eye91
6191155691FatuousFoolish; inane92
6191158645BovinePertaining to cows/cattle93
6191161752FerretTo search or drive out94
6191167760AffectationA phony attitude; pose95
6191171584KnellA sound made by a bell, often rung slowly for a death or funeral96
6191179609DichotomyA division into parts97
6191182045CallowYoung and inexperienced98
6191185847LaconicUsing few words; short; concise99
6191190476MachinationAn evil design or plan100
6191193754PejorativeHaving a negative effect; insulting101
6191199675HarbingerAn omen or sign102
6191201713NubileSuitable for marriage in age and physical development, referring to a female103
6191211068SapientWise; full of knowledge104
6191214122ChimericalImaginary; fantastic105
6191216249MasochistOne who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering106
6191220421FinesseDiplomacy; tact; artful management107
6191227266HeterogeneousDifferent; dissimilar108
6191236588EclecticChoosing from various sources109
6191239845GrandioseImpressive; showy; magnificent110
6191243748RaimentClothing; garments111
6191246023BlanchTo whiten; to make pale112
6191249411HybridAnything of mixed origin113
6191255661IdiosyncrasyA peculiar personality trait114
6191282984DerideTo mock; to ridicule115
6191318194CensureTo criticize sharply116
6191349626GambolTo frolic; to romp about playfully117
6191352970ImmolateTo kill someone as a sacrificial victim, usually by fire118
6191365618ReconditeDifficult to understand; profound119
6191371501MartinetA strict disciplinarian; taskmaster120
6191376061QuagmireA swamp; a difficult or inextricable situation121
6191379415GibeTo scoff; to ridicule122
6191381998AgapeOpen-mouthed; surprised; agog123
6191385040CarcinogenCausing cancer124
6191394537OlfactoryPertaining to smell125
6191397537ImperiousDomineering; haughty126
6191401469GrotesqueAbsurd; Distorted127
6191405935NeologismA new word or expression128
6191408503HackneyedCommonplace; overused129
6273943312IdolatryExcessive or blind adoration; worship of an object130
6273949512AdulterateTo make impure; to contaminate131
6273954356EmanateTo come forth; to send forth132
6273957330GarishTastelessly gaudy133
6273961001ImmutableUnchangeable; fixed134
6273963514DiademA crown135
6273963515BucolicPertaining to the countryside; rural; rustic136
6273970993RedolentHaving a pleasant odor; suggestive or ecovative137
6273974496ImpecuniousWithout money; penniless138
6273978061SeditionRebellion or resistance against the government139
6273981076DefileTo pollute; to corrupt140
6273987636GratuitousUnnecessary or uncalled for141
6273990178OnusA burden; a responsibility142
6273992577ImpiousDisrespectful toward God143
6273995151CaveatA warning144
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AP Language; Lesson 6 Flashcards

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5452495267Aspirant(n/adj) having ambitions to achieve something0
5452495268Cumbersome(adj) large and heavy making it difficult to carry or use; slow, complicated; inefficient (adj)1
5452495269Distend(v) swell or cause to swell by reassure from inside2
5452495270Droll (adj)curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement3
5452495271Emanate(v) issue or spread out from a source4
5452495272Environs(n) the surrounding area of a district5
5452495273Evoke(v) bring or recall to the conscious mind6
5452495274Inertia(n) a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged7
5452495275Intermittent(adj) occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady8
5452495276Jubilant(adj) feeling it expressing great happiness and triumph9
5452495277Lurid(adj) very livid in color10
5452495278Mitigate(v) make less severe, serious, or painful11
5452495279Permeate(v) spread throughout (something)12
5452495280Precocious(adj) indicative of early development13
5452495281Proficient (adj)competent or skilled in doing or using something14
5452495282Proverbial(adj) well known; sterotypical15
5452495283Rehabiliate(v) restore someone to health or normal life by training and therapy after something16
5452495284Sepulchral(adj) of or relating to a tomb as interment; gloomy; dismal17
5452495285Slake(v) quench or satisfy18
5452495286Tenure(n) the holding of an office19
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Ap world history Flashcards

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4443441998Their establishment of a centralized bureaucratic state influenced the political structure of Persian empireWhich of the following is an important legacy of phoenicians ?0
4443441999From 1600 c.e to 600 c.e where did the plague it fatigue ?Asia and Europe1
4443442000Which describes accurately describes the political structure of the Maya from 600 C.e to 900 c.e ?Numerous independent, Warring city state2
4443442001The adaptation of neoconfusinism by the mean dynasty during the 14th century was primarily motivated by?Need for competent government administratiors3
4443442002Which contributed most to the initial formation of political states by the muscovite Russians and ottoman turks?The rise and fall of the mongolian khanates4
4443442003Which of the following arose out of dissatisfaction with the treaties in the first world war?The Mayforth movement5
4443442004Which of the following was a major goal of mao zedongs Great leap forward in 1958?Village based industrialization6
4443442005Which was a reason for massive labor labor migrations to economically developed countries in the 20th century?falling birth rate in developed countries7
4443442006Which where characteristics most early civilizations?Urban centers growing populations in writing systems8
4443442007What helps explain the location and architecture of the buildings in major mayan cities such as tikal ?Astronomical considerations and observations9
4443442008silk Road allowed to move through which empires!?The Roman and and han10
4443442009Confucius argued thatEducation is essential to becoming a refined gentleman11
4443442010Which of the following contributed most to the decline of the Roman and Abbasid Empire ?Growing reliance on mercenary army12
4443442011The development and spread of Christianity and Buddhism had what in common?!The founders presented themselves as divine13
4443442012Which of the following is a similarity between the inca and the AztecBoth use innovated techniques to dramatically increase agricultural production14
4443442013A key similarity between Western European and west African leaders in the period 1000-1450 was theirAdoption of scholarship from Muslims civilizations15
4443442014Which of the following government support North America Alaska on the Hawaiian Islands in the late 18 and early 19 centuryTsarist russia16
4443442015The term Columbian exchange refers toGood biological exchanges between the Eastern and Western17
4443537577The mughal empire and the ottoman had what in common ( characteristics)both were religiously and culturally diverse18
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AP Language Glossary Flashcards

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4939767541allegoryThe device of using character and/or story elements symbolically to represent an abstraction in addition to the literal meaning. In some, for example, an author may intend the characters to personify an abstraction like hope or freedom.0
4939775279alliterationThe repetition of sounds, especially initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words (as in "she sells sea shells"). The repetition can reinforce meaning, unify ideas, supply a musical sound, and/or echo the sense of the passage.1
4939781631allusionA direct or indirect reference to something which is presumably commonly known, such as an event, book, myth, place, or work of art.2
4939785000ambiguityThe multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage.3
4939820009anadiplosisThe repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause. "Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering." Yoda4
4939820010analogyA similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them. It can explain something unfamiliar by associating it with or pointing out its similarity to something more familiar. It can also make writing more vivid, imaginative, or intellectually engaging.5
4939832981anaphoraOne of the devices of repetition, in which the same expression (word or words) is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences. "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times."6
4939835960anecdoteA short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event. The term most frequently refers to an incident in the life of a person.7
4939841131antecedentThe word, phrase, or clause referred to by a pronoun.8
4939847339aphorismA terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or a moral principle.9
4939852003apostropheA figure of speech that directly addresses an absent or imaginary person or a personified abstraction, such as liberty or love. It is an address to someone or something that cannot answer. The effect may add familiarity or emotional intensity.10
4939868955atmosphereThe emotional mood created by the entirety of a literary work, established partly by the setting and partly by the author's choice of objects that are described.11
4939873364clauseA grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb. An independent, or main, --- expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent, or subordinate --- cannot stand alone as a sentence and must be accompanied by an independent clause.12
4939879466colloquialThe use of slang or informalities in speech or writing.13
4939884839coherenceA principle demanding that the parts of any composition be arranged so that the meaning of the whole may be immediately clear and intelligible.14
4939890100conceitA fanciful expression, usually in the form of an extended metaphor or surprising analogy between seemingly dissimilar objects. It displays intellectual cleverness as a result of the unusual comparison being made.15
4939895382connotationThe nonliteral, associative meaning of a word; the implied, suggested meaning.16
4939898388denotationThe strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color17
4939902450dictionRelated to style, it refers to the writer's word choices, especially with regard to their correctness, clearness, or effectiveness18
4939910087didacticliterally means "teaching." These works have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles19
4939977945epistropheThe opposite of anaphors, repetition at the end of successive clauses. "They saw no evil, they spoke no evil, and they heard no evil."20
4939981248euphemismFrom the Greek for "good speech," euphemisms are a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept.21
4940015637expositionThe purpose of it is to explain something. In drama, the exposition is the introductory material, which creates the tone, gives the setting, and introduces the characters and conflict.22
4940063799extended metaphorA metaphor developed at great length, occurring frequently in or throughout a work.23
4940078270figurative languageWriting or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid.24
4940083929figure of speechA device used to produce figurative language. Many compare dissimilar things. Examples include apostrophe, hyperbole, irony, metaphor, metonymy, oxymoron, paradox, personification, simile, synecdoche, and understatement.25
4940097049generic conventionsThis term describes traditions for each genre.26
4940103714genreThe major category into which a literary work fits. The basic divisions of literature are prose, poetry, and drama.27
4940120614homilyThis term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice.28
4940126313hyperboleA figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement. They often have a comic effect; however, a serious effect is also possible. Often, it produces irony.29
4940132235imageryThe sensory details or figurative language used to describe, arouse emotion, or represent abstractions.30
4940137279inferenceTo draw a reasonable conclusion from the information presented.31
4940140200invectivean emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language32
4940164713ironyThe contrast between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant. The difference between what appears to be and what actually is true.33
4940168808loose sentenceA type of sentence in which the main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent grammatical units such as phrases and clauses. If a period were placed at the end of the independent clause, the clause would be a complete sentence.34
4940180154metaphorA figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other, suggesting some similarity.35
4940192263metonymyA term from the Greek meaning "changed label" or "substitute name," it is a figure of speech in which the name of one object is substituted for that of another closely associated with it. A news release that claims "the White House declared" rather that "the President declared". The substituted term generally carries a more potent emotional impact.36
4940209147moodThis term has two distinct technical meanings in English writing. The first meaning is grammatical and deals with verbal units and a speaker's attitude. The second meaning of it is literary, meaning the prevailing atmosphere or emotional aura of a work. Setting, tone, and events can affect the mood. In this usage, it is similar to tone and atmosphere.37
4940218413narrativeThe telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.38
4940223258onomatopeiaA figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words. Simple examples include such words as buzz, hiss, hum, crack, whinny, and murmur.39
4940601814paradoxA statement that appears to be self-contradictory or opposed to common sense but upon closer inspection contains some degree of truth or validity40
4940610355parallelismthis term comes from Greek roots meaning "beside one another." It refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity . . . ."41
4940622661parodyA work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule. As comedy, it distorts or exaggerates distinctive features of the original. As ridicule, it mimics the work by repeating and borrowing words, phrases, or characteristics in order to illuminate weaknesses in the original.42
4940625453pedanticAn adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic, or bookish.43
4940633298periodic sentenceA sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end. This independent clause is preceded by a phrase or clause that cannot stand alone. For example: "Ecstatic with my AP score, I let out a loud, joyful shout.!"44
4940637050personificationA figure of speech in which the author presents or describes concepts, animals, or inanimate objects by endowing them with human attributes or emotions45
4940645661point of viewIn literature, the perspective from which a story is told. There are two general divisions of point of view and many subdivision within those46
4940656258predicate adjectiveOne type of subject complement--an adjective, group of adjectives, or adjective clause that follows a linking verb. It is in the predicate of the sentence, and modifies, or describes, the subject.47
4940659733predicate nominativeA second type of subject complement -- a noun, group of nouns, or noun clause that renames the subject. It, like the predicate adjective, follows a linking verb and is located in the predicate of the sentence48
4940674734proseOne of the major divisions of genre, it refers to fiction and nonfiction, including all its forms . it the printer determines the length of the line49
4940677722repetition-The duplication, either exact or approximate, of any element of language, such as a sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern50
4940680575rhetorThe speaker who uses elements of rhetoric effectively in oral or written test51
4940682518rhetoric-From the Greek for "orator," this term describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively52
4940690441rhetorical modesThis flexible term describes the variety, the conventions, and the purposes of the major kinds of writing.53
4940695644sarcasmFrom the Greek meaning "to tear flesh," it involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something54
4940715519satireA work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule. Regardless of whether or not the work aims to reform human behavior, it is best seen as a style of writing rather than a purpose for writing.55
4940719682semanticsThe branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words, their historical and psychological development, their connotations, and their relation to one another.56
4940728885styleconsidering it has two purposes: (1) An evaluation of the sum of the choices an author makes in blending diction, syntax, figurative language, and other literary devices. (2) Classification of authors to a group and comparison of an author to similar authors.57
4940739623subject complimentThe word (with any accompanying phrases) or clauses that follows a linking verb and complements, or completes, the subject of the sentence by either (1) renaming it or (2) describing it.58
4940750329subordinate clauseLike all clauses, this word group contains both a subject and a verb (plus any accompanying phrases or modifiers), but unlike the independent clause, this clause cannot stand alone; it does not express a complete thought. Also called a dependent clause59
4940760195syllogismFrom the Greek for "reckoning together," it is a deductive system of formal logic that presents two premises that inevitably lead to a sound conclusion. A frequently cited example proceeds as follows: major Premise: All men are mortal. minor premise: Socrates is a man. conclusion: Therefore, Socrates is mortal. its conclusion is valid only if each of the two premises is valid.60
4940768851symbolGenerally, anything that represents itself and stands for something else.61
4940771340syntaxThe way an author chooses to join words into phrases, clauses, and sentences. it is similar to diction, but you can differentiate them by thinking of this as the groups of words, while diction refers to the individual words62
4940774789themeThe central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life.63
4940789956thesisIn expository writing, it is the sentence or group of sentences that directly expresses the author's opinion, purpose, meaning, or position.64
4940806838toneSimilar to mood, this describes the author's attitude toward his material, the audience, or both.It is easier to determine in spoken language than in written language.65
4940814252transitionA word or phrase that links different ideas.66
4940819714tropean artful variation from expected modes of expression of thoughts and ideas., a figure of speech involving a "turn" or change of sense—a use of the word in a sense other than its proper or literal one.67
4940825526understatementThe ironic minimizing of fact, this presents something as less significant than it is. The effect can frequently be humorous and emphatic. It is the opposite of hyperbole.68
4940831913undertonean attitude that may lie under the ostensible tone of the piece. Under a cheery surface, for example, a work may have threatening ---s69
4940835869unreliable narratorAn untrustworthy or naïve commentator on events and characters in a story. Huck Finn is on of American literature's most famous of this type.70
4940839041witIn modern usage, intellectually amusing language that surprises and delights.71
4940841378zeugmaa trope, one word (usually a noun or main verb) governs two other words not related in meaning. "He maintained a business and his innocence.72
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Plot and Setting Flashcards

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5169556889Five Basic Elements of Story TellingCharacters, conflict, setting, plot, and narrator.0
5169556890PlotA chain of events, each event developing out of the prior one, which involves the characters in conflict.1
5169556891ChronologicalThe most common type of narrative order in children's books. The events are told in the order they happen.2
5169556892FlashbackOccurs when the author narrates an event that took place before the time of the story to provide important background information the readers need to understand characters, plot, etc.3
5169556893TimelapseOccurs when the story skips a period of time that seems unusual compared to the rest of the plot.4
5169556894ConflictThe struggle between the protagonist and some opposing force. There are two main categories of conflict.5
5169556895Internal ConflictOccurs within the character.6
5169556896Character vs. selfOccurs when the protagonist struggles within himself or herself.7
5169556897External ConflictCharacter vs. some opposing outside force.8
5169556898Character vs. characterOccurs when the protagonist is against another character.9
5169556899Character vs. societyOccurs when the protagonist is in conflict with the values of his or her society.10
5169556900Character vs. natureOccurs when the protagonist is threatened by an element of nature.11
5169556901Character vs. supernaturalOccurs when the protagonist is in conflict with any force outside of human control, such as fate, religious God(s), ghosts, monsters, etc.12
5169556902character vs. technologyOccurs when the protagonist is in conflict with any "tool" used as means to an end- technology.13
5169556903ExpositionSets the stage of the story and is often known as the doormat because it welcomes the characters into the story.14
5169556904Welcome methods1- Describes the setting 2- Provides the situation and condition of the characters 3- May introduce the problem15
5169556905Narrative HookAn element of the story that engages the reader and makes him or her want to read the story. It is how the writer grabs the read's attention and brings them into the story. This can fall on different places on the plot diagram due to reader interpretation; so do NOT record on this plot diagram below.16
5169556906Inciting IncidentThe event that starts the action.17
5169556907Rising ActionIncludes all action leading to the climax; this comprises the major portion of the story. It is here where the story builds interest and suspense, characters are developed, events become more involved and complications arise.18
5169556908ClimaxIs the point of greatest emotional intensity or interest.19
5169556909Turning PointUsually occurs along with the climax. This is also the point at which the most significant change occurs. This is a key moment where readers gain a good idea of what the outcome will be.20
5169556910AnticlimaxWhen the climax is a let down because it is often less exciting than the previous events and is often unbelievable as a reader. Anticlimactic is the adjective form. (This is NOT on the plot diagram because it occurs rarely in stories).21
5169556911Falling ActionProvides an necessary explanation after the most significant change.22
5169556912Resolution or DenoumentIs where everything comes together and the outcome of the main conflict may be revealed. This can either be open or closed.23
5169556913Closed EndingReaders feel they know what will happen; there is a sense of completion.24
5169556914Open EndingReaders must draw their own conclusions; they do now know what will happen.25
5169556915CliffhangerAn abrupt ending at an exciting and often dangerous time in the plot; usually at the end of the chapter, but occasionally the book will end this way.26
5169556916Plot diagramAdd Inciting Incident between Exposition and Rising Action.27
5169556917Narrative hook is not on plot diagram because...Everyone is hooked by different events or ideas.28
5169556918SuspenseA state of tension or emotional uncertainty; an emotional pull that keeps the reader reading.29
5169556919Four Ways to Develop Suspense1- the author drops hints of clues about future events or the final outcome 2- the author adds more and more complications to the plot 3- the writer develops the characters in a way that makes the readers care about them and wonder what will happen 4- the writer delays an event the reader knows is coming. This action is "slowed to a crawl"30
5169556920ForeshadowingHints about what will happen later in the story.31
5169556921CoincidenceSomething which happens by chance; easily confused with irony32
5169556922A setting includes...time and place in which the story takes place.33
5169556923Backdrop SettingRelatively unimportant to the plot.34
5169556924Integral SettingEssential to the plot; it influences action, character, or theme.35
51695569255 Reasons Why Setting is Importanta. Setting provides necessary background information b. Setting can be used to create the mood c. When setting becomes a principle force that threatens characters, it creates conflict d. Setting can be used to advance the plot e. Setting can be used to illuminate character36
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AP Literature Vocab 30 Flashcards

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4758569841Gauchelacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward.0
4758569842ImpeachCharge the holder of a public office with misconduct.1
4758569843Bowdlerizeremove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), especially with the result that it becomes weaker or less effective.2
4758569844Chicanerythe use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose.3
4758569845DeciduousA tree or shrub shedding its leaves annually.4
4758569846Deleteriouscausing harm or damage.5
4758569847Oligarchya small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.6
4758569848Quasara massive and extremely remote celestial object, emitting exceptionally large amounts of energy, and typically having a starlike image in a telescope. It has been suggested that quasars contain massive black holes and may represent a stage in the evolution of some galaxies.7
4758569849Qualman uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.8
4758569850Sanguineoptimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.9
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AP Language Unit 9 Flashcards

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3693303900AbasementHumiliation or degradation0
3693303901RelentTo abandon or mitigate a harsh punishment or act of cruelty1
3693303902ReprievePostponement of a punishment or judicial sentencing2
3693303903ObfuscateTo purposely make something obscure and ambiguous3
3693303904AccoladeA tribute or award to someone or something4
3693303905ResonateTo produce or be filled with loud echoing noises5
3693303906DebilityFrality or weakness as a result of illness or injury6
3693303907DebunkingExposing the falsity of something presumed to be truthful7
3693303908ObsequiousServant-like; obedient8
3693303909AdamantForceful; passionate9
3693303910LargesseGenerosity; benevolence10
3693303911InundateTo overwhelm someone with concerns or issues that demand attention11
3693303912ObstreperousNoisy; rambunctious or tumultuous12
3693303913RescindTo withdraw or cancel13
3693303914ObtuseInsensitive or cognitively dull14
3693303915LaxCare-free or unconcerned15
3693303916DefunctNo longer active or viable16
3693303917AnimosityHostility towards someone or something17
3693303918ParadigmA prime example; epitome18
3693303919UnprecedentedNever occurred or achieved before19
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4815850136AnecdoteA brief amusing story0
4815850137CeleritySpeed1
4815850138DexterousSkilled with hands2
4815850139ExtraneousIrrelevant3
4815850140IncoherentNot clear4
4815850141MaladroitClumsy, unskillful5
4815850142PallidPale6
4815850143PresumptuousAssuming too much7
4815850144ScrupulousCareful, diligent, painstaking8
4815854627UnequivocalClear; obvious9
4899872010AnimosityHatred10
4899872011CensoriousCritical, disapproving11
4899872012DichotomyDivision into two parts12
4899872013ExtrapolateExtend or predict13
4899872014IncongruousNot fitting in or out of place14
4899872015MaladyIllness15
4899872016PalpableEasily felt16
4899872017PretentiousPompous17
4899872018ScrutinizeExamine carefully18
4899872019UnfetterSet fre19
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