AP Terms #31-40

AP Terms #31-40

Catharsis-Denotation

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What does "denotation" mean?

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• Sorry note-taking skills.

• Pretty much the same thing as annotation.

• The associations one has of a word.

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What does "couplet" mean?

• A duo or couple who always do things together.

• The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry.

• A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.

• A pair of rhyming lines in a poem.

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What is "consonance"?

• A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.

• The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.

• The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry.

• In literature, the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem.

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What does "connotation" mean?

• A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.

• The high point, or turning point, of a story or play.

• The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase.

• A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy.

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What is catharsis? Select all that apply.

• A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and terror of a dramatic tragedy.

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What do we mean by "classic"? All that apply, please.

• A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time.

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What does "classical" or "classicism" mean?

• Having to do with the 1970s classic rock period.

• Snobbery or elitism

• Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint.

• Anything that is old.

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What does "climax" mean in terms of plot structure. Please mark all that apply.

• The high point, or turning point, of a story or play.

• What is commonly known as the "nadir" or lowest point of action in a text.

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What is a "coming of age story"? All that apply, please.

• A tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood.

• The high point, or turning point, of a story or play.

• Literally, a "seize the day" story, one that means you ought to grab life while you can

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What is a literary "conceit"?

• A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language.

• A clever comparison, like similes, metaphors, and analogies, but it compares things that are oddly different.

• Having to do with arrogant people.

Open Ended

Which are the most difficult vocabulary words? What associations can you make to remember their meanings?

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