AP LIt Unit 1 vocabulary

What is an archetype in literature?

• A form of storytelling that originated in ancient Greece.

• A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A character, action, or situation that represents common patterns of human life and is recognized across different cultures and time periods.

• A type of conflict between characters in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is an antagonist in a literary work?

• A character who opposes the main character or protagonist, creating conflict and obstacles for them to overcome.

• The main character or hero of the story.

• The setting in which the story takes place.

• The method an author uses to acquaint the reader with the personalities, traits, and motivations of the characters.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an allusion in literature?

• A brief reference to a person, event, or place in history, or to a work of art or literature, used to enhance the meaning or depth of the current text.

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• The contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens.

• The time, place, societal situation, and weather in which the action of a narrative occurs.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the setting of a literary work?

• The time, place, societal situation, and weather in which the action of a narrative occurs, influencing the mood, atmosphere, and overall context of the story.

• The method an author uses to acquaint the reader with the personalities, traits, and motivations of the characters.

• A particular attitude or way of regarding something; a point of view that shapes how events, characters, and themes are perceived and interpreted in a literary work.

• The teller of the story who provides the perspective through which the events and characters are presented.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is irony in literature?

• The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work, often expressed as a universal truth or insight about human nature, society, or the human condition.

• A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement, often used to create comedic or thought-provoking effects.

• A revealing scene or moment in which a character experiences a sudden and profound realization or understanding about themselves, others, or the world around them.

• The contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens, often used to create humor, emphasize themes, or highlight the discrepancy between appearance and reality.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is characterization in literature?

• The method an author uses to acquaint the reader with the personalities, traits, and motivations of the characters, often through their actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

• A type of conflict between characters in a story.

• The perspective from which a story is told, determining the relationship between the narrator and the characters, and influencing the reader's access to information and understanding of events.

• The analysis and evaluation of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work, examining its themes, techniques, and overall effectiveness to provide insightful interpretations and judgments.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is perspective in literature?

• The main character or hero of the story.

• A form of storytelling that originated in ancient Greece.

• A particular attitude or way of regarding something; a point of view that shapes how events, characters, and themes are perceived and interpreted in a literary work.

• The teller of the story who provides the perspective through which the events and characters are presented.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to annotate a text in literature?

• To add explanatory notes or comments to a text or diagram, providing additional insights, explanations, or analysis to aid comprehension and critical thinking.

• The time, place, societal situation, and weather in which the action of a narrative occurs, influencing the mood, atmosphere, and overall context of the story.

• The contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens, often used to create humor, emphasize themes, or highlight the discrepancy between appearance and reality.

• The method an author uses to acquaint the reader with the personalities, traits, and motivations of the characters, often through their actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is an epiphany in literature?

• A revealing scene or moment in which a character experiences a sudden and profound realization or understanding about themselves, others, or the world around them.

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• A type of poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter.

• A form of storytelling that originated in ancient Greece.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a non sequitur in literature?

• A conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement, often used to create comedic or thought-provoking effects.

• The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work, often expressed as a universal truth or insight about human nature, society, or the human condition.

• The analysis and evaluation of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work, examining its themes, techniques, and overall effectiveness to provide insightful interpretations and judgments.

• The perspective from which a story is told, determining the relationship between the narrator and the characters, and influencing the reader's access to information and understanding of events.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D