Drama terms for AP Literature Flashcards

4909832273	Hubris	Pride that challenges the role of the gods	0
4909832274	Catharsis	An emotional discharge that brings about a moral or spiritual renewal or welcome relief from tension and anxiety	1
4909832275	Tragic flaw	A character trait that leads to the downfall of a hero, while also (often) making him admirable	2
4909832283	Satire	A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.	3
4909832284	Foible	a minor character flaw	4
4909832285	Parody	A work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule.	5
4909832287	Inuendo	a hint, indirect suggestion or reference, often in a derogatory sense	6
4909832290	Malapropism	a word humorously misused	7
4909832296	Sarcasm	A mocking, often ironic or satirical remark.	8
4909832304	Hyperbole	An exaggeration	9
4909832306	Anecdote	A short and amusing or interesting story	10
4909832308	Epiphany	A moment of sudden revelation or insight	11