AP Lit Vocab 1

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Adage

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A familiar proverb or wise saying.

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Denouement

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Conclusion or resolution of conflict in a literary work.

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Impressionism

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Writing that reflects a personal image of a character, event, or concept without attention to details.

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Euphony

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Pleasant, mellifluous (soothing) sound presentation in literature.

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Catharsis

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Release of emotion experienced by the audience of a tragedy.

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Ode

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A formal, lengthy poem that celebrates a particular subject.

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Euphemism

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An indirect, less offensive way of saying something unpleasant.

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Anaphora:

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Repetition of words/phrases at the start of consecutive lines/sentences.

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Chiasmus: A statement with two parallel parts, second part reversed.

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"Susan walked in, and out rushed Mary."

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lyric poetry

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Poetry characterized by emotion, personal feelings, and brevity; includes rhyme, meter, and reflective thought.