AP Literature Vocab 1 Flashcards
Antagonist
A character or force in a work of literature that, by opposing the protagonist produces tension or conflict.
Antithesis
A rhetoric opposition or contrast of ideas by means of a grammatical arrangement of words, clauses, or sentences
Aphorism
A short, pithy statement of 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 rhetorical device in which a speaker addresses a person or personified thing, not present
Archetype
An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example ; an original model of form
Assonance
The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a group of words or lines in poetry and prose
Affliction
She lost her sight and is now learning to live with __
Anaphora
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of each line of a poem
Epic
Lengthy narrative poem typically about extraordinary characters
Epistrophe
Repetition at the end of a sentence
Fetter
Something that severely effects a person
Kennings
Two words combined to make a poetic expression that refers to a person thing
Lament
Non-narrative poem expressing deep grief or sorrow over a personal loss
Pilgrimage
An image of a Christian journey through life, physical journey to a scared location
