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A saying that becomes widely accepted as truth over
time. Usually observances of life and behaviour that
adage
express a general truth. Ex: "A penny saved is a penny
earned."
A story in which the narrative or characters carry an
allegory underlying symbolic, metaphorical or possibly ethical
meaning.
The repetition of one or more initial consonant in a
alliteration group of words or lines of poetry or prose. Writers
use this for ornament or for emphasis.
A reference to a person, place, or event meant to
allusion
create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity
ambiguity
meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretation.
A person, scene, event, or other element in literature
anachronism that fails to correspond with the time/era in which the
work is set.
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A comparison in which an idea or a thing is compared
to something else that is quite different from it. It aims
analogy
at explaining that idea or thing by comparing it to
something that is familiar.
A character or force in a work of literature that, by
antagonist opposing the protagonist produces tension or
conflict.
A rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are
antithesis put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting
effect.
A statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise
aphorism and witty manner. The term is often applied to
philosophical, moral and literary principles.
In contrast to Dionysian, it refers to the most noble,
Apollonian
godlike qualities of human nature and behaviour.
A figure of speech where the writer or speaker
apostrophe detaches himself from his present reality and
addresses an imaginary character in his speech.
A character, action or situation which represents or
archetype reflects a commonly held or universal pattern, such as
human nature.
The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a
assonance
group of words or lines in poetry and prose.
A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung
ballad or recited; a long narrative poem, usually in very
regular meter and rhyme, typically has a folksy quality
A poet or a performer in olden times who told heroic
bard
stories to musical accompaniment.
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A special kind of novel that focuses on the
psychological and moral growth of its main character
from his or her youth to adulthood. Generally, such a
Bildungsroman
novel starts with a loss or a tragedy that disturbs the
main character emotionally. He or she leaves on a
journey to fill that vacuum.
Poetry written in iambic pentameter, the primary
meter used in English poetry and the works of
blank verse
Shakespeare and Milton; its lines generally do not
rhyme.
bombast Inflated, pretentious language used for trivial subjects.
The use of words with sharp, harsh, hissing and
unmelodious sounds, primarily those of consonants,
cacophony
to achieve the desired results. Ex: "I detest war
because cause of war is always trivial."
It involves creating a fracture within a sentence, where
the two separate parts are distinguishable from one
caesura another yet intrinsically linked; the purpose is to
create a dramatic pause. Ex: "Mozart- oh, how your
music makes me soar!"
The works most widely read, studied, and considered
canon most important in national literature or in a specific
literary period.
A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons
caricature and things; a portrait that exaggerates a facet of
personality.
A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and
catharsis
terror of a dramatic tragedy.
Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek
classicism and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity,
simplicity and restraint.
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Terms in this set (215)
A saying that becomes widely accepted as truth over
time. Usually observances of life and behaviour that
adage
express a general truth. Ex: "A penny saved is a penny
earned."
A story in which the narrative or characters carry an
allegory underlying symbolic, metaphorical or possibly ethical
meaning.
The repetition of one or more initial consonant in a
alliteration group of words or lines of poetry or prose. Writers
use this for ornament or for emphasis.
A reference to a person, place, or event meant to
allusion
create an effect or enhance the meaning of an idea.
A vagueness of meaning; a conscious lack of clarity
ambiguity
meant to evoke multiple meanings and interpretation.
A person, scene, event, or other element in literature
anachronism that fails to correspond with the time/era in which the
work is set.
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,10/14/25, 8:10 AM AP English Literature And Composition Practice Exam,fully solved & updated 2025-2026(latest version verified for accuracy) (Que…
A comparison in which an idea or a thing is compared
to something else that is quite different from it. It aims
analogy
at explaining that idea or thing by comparing it to
something that is familiar.
A character or force in a work of literature that, by
antagonist opposing the protagonist produces tension or
conflict.
A rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are
antithesis put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting
effect.
A statement of truth or opinion expressed in a concise
aphorism and witty manner. The term is often applied to
philosophical, moral and literary principles.
In contrast to Dionysian, it refers to the most noble,
Apollonian
godlike qualities of human nature and behaviour.
A figure of speech where the writer or speaker
apostrophe detaches himself from his present reality and
addresses an imaginary character in his speech.
A character, action or situation which represents or
archetype reflects a commonly held or universal pattern, such as
human nature.
The repetition of two or more vowel sounds in a
assonance
group of words or lines in poetry and prose.
A simple narrative verse that tells a story that is sung
ballad or recited; a long narrative poem, usually in very
regular meter and rhyme, typically has a folksy quality
A poet or a performer in olden times who told heroic
bard
stories to musical accompaniment.
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A special kind of novel that focuses on the
psychological and moral growth of its main character
from his or her youth to adulthood. Generally, such a
Bildungsroman
novel starts with a loss or a tragedy that disturbs the
main character emotionally. He or she leaves on a
journey to fill that vacuum.
Poetry written in iambic pentameter, the primary
meter used in English poetry and the works of
blank verse
Shakespeare and Milton; its lines generally do not
rhyme.
bombast Inflated, pretentious language used for trivial subjects.
The use of words with sharp, harsh, hissing and
unmelodious sounds, primarily those of consonants,
cacophony
to achieve the desired results. Ex: "I detest war
because cause of war is always trivial."
It involves creating a fracture within a sentence, where
the two separate parts are distinguishable from one
caesura another yet intrinsically linked; the purpose is to
create a dramatic pause. Ex: "Mozart- oh, how your
music makes me soar!"
The works most widely read, studied, and considered
canon most important in national literature or in a specific
literary period.
A grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons
caricature and things; a portrait that exaggerates a facet of
personality.
A cleansing of the spirit brought about by the pity and
catharsis
terror of a dramatic tragedy.
Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek
classicism and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity,
simplicity and restraint.
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