Set Two: Barron's AP Literature Vocabulary Flashcards

6080162985	bathos	The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality.	0
6080162986	belle-lettres	French term for the world of books, criticism, and literature in general.	1
6080162987	bibliography	A list of works cited or otherwise relevant to a subject or other work.	2
6080162988	Bildungsroman	A German word referring to a novel structured as a series of events that take place as the hero travels in quest of a goal.	3
6080162989	blank verse	Poetry written in iambic pentameter, the primary meter used in English poetry and the words of Shakespeare and Milton. The lines generally do not rhyme.	4
6080162990	bombast	Inflated, pretentious language used for trivial subjects.	5
6080162991	burlesque	A work of literature meant to ridicule a subject; a grotesque imitation.	6
6080162992	cacophony	Grating, inharmonious sounds.	7
6080162993	caesura	A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation.	8
6080162994	canon	The works considered most important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied.	9
6080162995	caricature	A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things.	10
6080162996	carpe diem	Literally, "seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature.	11
6080162997	catharsis	A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror or a dramatic tragedy.	12
6080162998	classic	A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.	13
6080162999	classical, classicism	Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint.	14
6080163000	climax	The high point, or turning point, or a story or play.	15
6080163001	coming-of-age-story/novel	A tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, doses of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity.	16
6080163002	conceit	A witty or ingenious thought a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.	17