AP Lang Final - Terms/Words to Know

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What is an 'allusion'?

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A direct reference to another work.

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What does 'concession' mean?

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A thing that is granted in response to demands.

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What does 'dispassionate' mean?

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Unemotional and impartial.

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What does the term 'colloquial' refer to?

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Informal, conversational language.

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What is an 'analogy'?

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A comparison between two things.

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What is 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'hyperbole' mean?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is 'irony'?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is 'theme'?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.