AP Literature Vocabulary Set 1 Flashcards

5427463063	Act	A major unit of action in a drama or play. Each act can be further divided into smaller sections called scenes.	0
5427464637	Allegory	A story in which people, things and actions represent an idea about life; allegories often have a strong moral or lesson.	1
5427467198	Alliteration	The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words. (Think tongue twisters)	2
5427467199	Allusion	A reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in history or another work of literature. Allusions are often indirect or brief references to well-known characters or events.	3
5427468578	Analogy	A comparison of two or more like objects that suggests if they are alike in certain respects, they will probably be alike in other ways as well.	4
5427468579	Anecdote	A brief account of an interesting incident or event that usually is intended to entertain or to make a point.	5
5427469840	Antagonist	A person or a group of people who opposes a protagonist.	6
5427469841	Aside	An actor's speech, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other actors on stage. An aside is used to let the audience know what a character is about to do or what he or she is thinking.	7
5427471438	Assonance	Repetition of vowel sounds within a line of poetry.	8
5427471439	Audience	The particular group of readers or viewers that the writer is addressing. A writer considers his or her audience when deciding on a subject, a purpose for writing and the tone and style in which to write.	9
5427333907	Brazen	Bold and without shame.	10
5427333908	Compunction	A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows the doing of something bad.	11
5427335558	Din	A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.	12
5427453716	Edict	An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.	13
5427455479	Indiscretion	Behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment.	14
5427457732	Perquisites	A thing regarded as a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position. (Perk)	15
5427459750	Sepulcher	A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried.	16
5427461510	Suppliant	A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.	17
5427461511	Tumult	A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.	18
5427463064	Marauding	Going about in search of things to steal or people to attack.	19