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AP Literary Terms (Expanded)
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AP Literary Terms, taken from Barron's 2008 edition of their AP English Lit and Comp study book. Some definitions may be modified to allow them to function better with Space Race.
Terms in this set (173)
abstract
An abbreviated synopsis of a longer work of scholarship or research
adage
A saying or proverb containing a truth based on experience and often couched in metaphorical language
allegory
A story in which the narrative or characters carry an underlying symbolic, metaphorical, or possibly an ethical meaning
alliteration
The repetition of one or more initial consonants in a group of words or lines of poetry or prose
allusion
A reference to a person, place, or event meant to create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea
ambiguity
A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretation
anachronism
A person, scene, event, or other element in literature that fails to correspond with the time or era in which the work is set
analogy
A comparison that points out similarities between two dissimilar things
annotation
A brief explanation, summary, or evaluation of a text or work of literature
antagonist
A character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict
antithesis
A rhetorical opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences: "They promised freedom but provided slavery"
aphorism
A short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment
Apollonian
In contrast to Dionysian, it refers to the most noble, godlike qualities of human nature and behavior
apostrophe
A locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present
archetype
An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model or form
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