AP Terms

Question 1

Known as homily, the term eulogy originates from a Greek word eulogia, which
means to praise somebody or something. A eulogy is a literary device that is a laudatory
expression in a speech, or a written tribute to a person deceased recently. We can say, it is a
commendation or high praise intended to give honor, generally, to a dead family member, or a
loved one, or it is a tribute given to a dead person at his/her funeral. Eulogies are also paid as
tributes to living persons; for instance, one can dedicate it to his retired colleagues, bosses or
employees for winning respectable position and noble deeds. Hence, in general, it is a gesture of
honoring somebody

Answer 1

Eulogy

Question 2

The language used by the people of a specific area, class, district or any other group
of people. The term dialect involves the spelling, sounds, grammar and pronunciation
used by a particular group of people and it distinguishes them from other people around
them.

Answer 2

Dialect

Question 3

It is extreme pride and arrogance shown by a character that ultimately brings
about his downfall. In literature, portrayal of hubristic characters serves to achieve a
moralistic end. Such characters are eventually punished thus giving a moral lesson to
the audience and the readers so that they are motivated to improve their characters by
removing the flaws that can cause a tragedy in their lives. Witnessing a tragic
hero suffering due to his hubristic actions, the audience or the readers may fear that the
same fate may befall them if they indulge in similar kinds of actions.

Answer 3

Hubris

Question 4

a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes.

Answer 4

Anti-hero