English AP Literary terms #4

A genre of fiction in which a prevailing social problem is dramatized through its impact on the characters

A logical deduction based on limited facts and/or truthful assumptions

A genre of fiction depicting a character of low social standing facing the challenges of a corrupt society

The perspective a story is told from

A fictional narrative longer than a short story, but shorter than a full-length book

A form of drama in which the emotional states of characters are heavily exaggerated or sensationalized

An account of someone's life written by someone else

A movement in literature characterized by a profound appreciation for the beauty of nature and emphasis on the emotions

An account of someone's life written by themself

An over-the-top dramatic comedy

A narrative work of fiction the length of a full book

A comedic play on words in which two words with similar spellings/pronunciations are switched, often by accident

An artistic style and philosophy based on the perception that primitive people were nobler than modern civilization

A style in which subjects, ideas, images, etc. are combined in a strange, dreamlike way

A genre of novels set in a period of history

A form of novel that focuses on the internal experiences of its characters (thoughts, feelings, desires, etc.)

A belief that happiness, pleasure, and the absence of pain is the most important good in life

Part of a literary work that makes a temporary change of subject

Features of a literary work that are typical within its genre

An analytic, informative, or critical literary composition about a specific topic

A heavily critical, angry, or bitter speech/literary work

A novel with emphasis on social class, customs, and values

A fake name used by authors when publishing their work

A movement in literature which focused on the thoughts and ideas of Ancient Greece and Rome

An idealistic, philosophical movement which promoted spirituality and intuition over scientific thinking