AP Literature Vocab 1 Flashcards
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| 6001038174 | Pun | Making a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word. | 0 | |
| 6001042586 | Epigrams | A short poem, especially a satirical one, having a witty or ingenious ending. | 1 | |
| 6001048376 | Farce | A comic dramatic work. | 2 | |
| 6001053092 | Deus Ex Machina | An unexpected power or event saving a seemingly hopeless situation. | 3 | |
| 6001058328 | Comedy | Entertainment consisting of jokes. | 4 | |
| 6001060913 | Satire | The use of humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize people. | 5 | |
| 6001065838 | Wit | Mental sharpness and inventiveness. | 6 | |
| 6001067513 | Foil | To prevent from succeeding. | 7 | |
| 6001071798 | Blocking Character | A character whose actions delay the happy ending. | 8 | |
| 6001071799 | Motif | The theme or idea of a story. | 9 |