General terms AP Lit

Question 1

diction

Answer 1

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Question 2

syntax

Answer 2

the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Question 3

epic poem

Answer 3

a long narrative poem telling of a character’s (hero’s) deeds

Question 4

sonnet

Answer 4

a poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.

Question 5

lyric poem

Answer 5

a formal type of poetry which expresses personal emotions or feelings, typically spoken in the first person

Question 6

ballad

Answer 6

a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas

Question 7

epigram

Answer 7

a short poem, especially a satirical one, having a witty or ingenious ending.

Question 8

satire

Answer 8

a literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.

Question 9

tone

Answer 9

attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

Question 10

mood

Answer 10

a temporary state of mind or feeling.