AP Literature Week 4 Vocab Flashcards

7650563852	Polysyndeton	a literary technique in which conjunctions (e.g. and, but, or) are used repeatedly in quick succession, often with no commas, even when the conjunctions could be removed.	0
7650565677	Anaphora	the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.	1
7650565678	Protagonist	the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation.	2
7650567831	Antagonist	a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.	3
7650567832	Atmosphere	the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.	4
7650567833	Direct Characterization	is how an author tells his or her reader about a character. Direct characterization occurs when the author specifically reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner.	5
7650569947	Indirect Characterization	the process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.	6
7650571863	Allegory	a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.	7
7650574133	Paradox	a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.	8
7650574134	Analogy	a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.	9
7650574135	Archaic	very old or old-fashioned.	10
7650576595	Archetype	a very typical example of a certain person or thing.	11