Literary Terms
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English [1]
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Literary Terms for Honors/AP English Term Definition Source Example Abstract terms A term that cannot be perceived by the senses?opposite concrete Act Major subdivision of a play Ad Hominem argument Argument that attacks an opponent rather than the ideas. More emotional by nature. Allegory An allegory has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols that have both literal and figurative meanings. Alliteration The repetition of the same consonant sound in several words Allusion Reference to a person, place, or event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports, science, or pop culture Anachronism An event or object that does not fit the time period in which it is placed. Analogy