AP Literature Terms Flashcards

5608497797	Beat Generation	Group of American writers who came to prominence in the 1950s, and also the cultural phenomena that they wrote about and inspired (later sometimes called "beatniks"). Central elements of "Beat" culture include a rejection of mainstream American values, experimentation with drugs and alternate forms of sexuality, and an interest in Eastern spirituality. Examples: Ginsberg and Kerouac	0
5608530299	Classicism	the following of ancient Greek or Roman principles and style in art and literature, generally associated with harmony, restraint, and adherence to recognized standards of form and craftsmanship	1
5608539746	Creative Non-Fiction	A genre of writing that related true stories as though they were works of fiction, lending drama to the plots and characters.	2
5608552979	Gonzo Journalism	a style of journalism that is written without claims of objectivity, often including the reporter as part of the story via a first-person narrative	3
5608564728	Harlem Renaissance	Cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in New York. During this period Harlem was a cultural center, drawing black writers, artists, musicians, photographers, poets, and scholars.	4
5608584443	Imagism	English and American poets demanding clarity of expression through precision in word choices and IMAGES. Poem captures an image.	5
5608634232	Lost Generation	Group of writers in 1920s, works were typically cynical, disillusioned, and portrayed cultural or emotional instability.	6