AP LIT TERMS GAME

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Metonymy

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A figure of speech in which one object or idea takes the place of another with which it has a close association.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Motif

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An object or idea that repeats itself throughout a literary work.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Foil

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A character who is presented as a contrast to a second character to highlight certain qualities of the second character.

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Apostrophe

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A poetic phrase or speech made by a character that is addressed to a subject not literally present in the literary work.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Polysyndeton

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A stylistic device in which several coordinating conjunctions are used in succession to achieve an artistic effect.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Juxtaposition

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The act of placing two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side for the purpose of developing comparisons and contrasts.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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Theme

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often the turning point.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the main character, often creating tension in the narrative.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Protagonist

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The main character in a literary work, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3