AP Literature Flashcards
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7333506103 | Prose | Non-metrical language; the opposite of verse | 0 | |
7333506104 | Theme | The main idea, or message, of a literary work. Themes often explore timeless and universal ideas and may be implied rather than stated explicitly. | 1 | |
7333528610 | Tone | The writer's or speaker's attitude toward the subject, the audience, or him/herself; the emotional coloring, or emotional meaning, of a work | 2 | |
7333549561 | Topic | The subject matter or area of a literary work. Not to be confused with theme. | 3 | |
7333556430 | Setting | The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs | 4 | |
7333564967 | Symbol | (literary) Something that means more than what it is; an object, person, situation, or action that in addition to its literal meaning suggests other meanings as well, a figure of speech which may be read both literally and figuratively | 5 | |
7333700185 | Verse | Metrical language; the opposite of prose | 6 | |
7333706830 | Voice | The distinct style or manner of expression of an author or a character in the book | 7 | |
7333725609 | Antagonist | Character in the story or poem who opposes the main character(protagonist). Sometimes the antagonist is an animal, idea, or thing | 8 | |
7333743975 | Character | (1) Any of the persons involved in a story or play (2)The distinguishing moral qualities and personal traits of a character | 9 |