AP Literature Flashcards

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