AP Lit Literary Terms Exam Questions| Already answered| GRADED A+
9 views 0 purchase
Course
AP Lit Literary
Institution
AP Lit Literary
Accent - ANSWER-A way of pronouncing words that indicates the place of origin or social background of
the speaker.
Allegory - ANSWER-a narrative that serves as an extended metaphor.Main purpose is to tell a story that
has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols, that have litera...
AP Lit Literary Terms Exam Questions|
Already answered| GRADED A+
Accent - ANSWER-A way of pronouncing words that indicates the place of origin or social background of
the speaker.
Allegory - ANSWER-a narrative that serves as an extended metaphor.Main purpose is to tell a story that
has characters, a setting, as well as other types of symbols, that have literal and figurative meanings, an
extended narrative in prose or verse in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract
qualities and in which the writer intends a second meaning to be read beneath the surface of the story;
the underlying meaning may be moral, religious, political, social, or satiric. Examples: John Bunyan's
Pilgrim's Progress (Temptations of Christians) , Orwell's Animal Farm (Russian Revolution), and Arthur
Miller's Crucible ("Red Scare")
allusion - ANSWER-a reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in history or another work
of literature.
ambiguity - ANSWER-a technique by which a writer deliberately suggests two or more different, and
sometimes conflicting, meanings in a work.
ambivalence - ANSWER-the simultaneous existence of conflicting feelings or thoughts, such as love and
hate, about a person, an object, or an idea; uncertainty or indecisiveness as to what course to follow;
fluctuation
anachronism - ANSWER-something out of its proper historical time; error of putting something in the
wrong historical time
anadiplosis - ANSWER-repeating last word of clause at beginning of next clause
anaphora - ANSWER-the repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or
sentences
angst - ANSWER-strong anxiety and unhappiness; a feeling of dread
, annotation - ANSWER-a critical or explanatory note or comment, especially for a literary work
antagonist - ANSWER-The thing that opposes the protagonist in a narrative or drama. The antagonist
may be another character, society itself, a force of nature, or even a conflicting impulse within the
protagonist.
anticlimax - ANSWER-An unsatisfying and trivial turn of events in a literary work that occurs in place of a
genuine climax. An anticlimax often involves a surprising shift in tone from the lofty or serious to the
petty or ridiculous.
antithesis - ANSWER-A statement in which two opposing ideas are balanced. Words, phrases, clauses, or
sentences set in deliberate contrast to one another. A species of parallelism, antithesis balances
opposing ideas, feelings, tones, or structures, giving crisp expression to their pairing and heightening its
effect.
aphorism - ANSWER-a short, often witty statement of a principle or a truth about life. Examples: "Early
bird gets the worm." "What goes around, comes around.." "People who live in glass houses shouldn't
throw stones."
apostrophe - ANSWER-Addressing something nonhuman as if it were human
archaism - ANSWER-the use of deliberately old-fashioned language
archetype - ANSWER-An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a
prototype
aside - ANSWER-a short speech, delivered to the audience or to another character, that others onstage
are not supposed to hear.
assonance - ANSWER-Repetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lecturervince8. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
