AP Lit Terms Test of the World

Three periods indicating the omnision of words in the song or quotation

A figurative comparison using the words like or as

The High Point or turning point of the story or play

The use of insincere or overdone sentimentality

An imitation of the work Meant to ridicule it's stylin subject

A statement that seems self contradicting but nevertheless true

A feeling of association or identification with an object or person

A lyric poem usually marked by serious, respectful, and exalted feelings toward the subject

The role or facade that a character assumes or depicts to a reader, a viewer, or the world

The emotional tone in a work of literature

The language of a work and its style; words, often highly emotional, used to convince or sway

A humorous play on words

Inflated. Pretentious language used for trivial subjects

The quickness of intellect and the power of talent for saying brilliant things that surprise

The choice of words and oral and written discourse

The main idea or meaning, often an abstract idea upon which a work of literature is built

A direct verbal assault; a denunciation

A story containing unreal imaginary features

An abstract or ideal conception of a type; a perfectly typical example; an original model

A narrative poem that tells of the adventures and exploits of a hero