AP Notes Terms 51-60

Question 1

figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words

Answer 1

Irony

Question 2

stylistic device that is a qualifying or explanatory sentence, clause or word that writers insert to provide extra information

Answer 2

Parenthesis

Question 3

grimly mocking, sarcastic, satirical, mocking in a humorous manner

Answer 3

Sadonic

Question 4

technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or society by using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule

Answer 4

Satire

Question 5

relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech syn. hostile, venomous, acerbic, scathing

Answer 5

Polemical

Question 6

word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning

Answer 6

Ambiguity

Question 7

may be a character, theme, symbol, or even setting; have a common and recurring representation

Answer 7

Archetype

Question 8

use of archetypical characters and situations gives a literary work a universal acceptance, as readers identify the characters an situations in their social and cultural context

Answer 8

Function of Archetype

Question 9

literary device defined as a trait in a character leading to his/her downfall; character is often the hero

Answer 9

Tragic Flaw

Question 10

stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or fact

Answer 10

Assertion