AP Lit Literary Terms and Vocabulary Quiz #1

What is the definition of "Ambiguity" in literature?

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art within a text.

• A recurring symbol or character type found across different cultures and literature.

• When a text has multiple interpretations or meanings, leaving room for uncertainty.

• The emotional or implied meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

What does "Allusion" refer to in a text?

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art within a text.

• The emotional or implied meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

• A recurring symbol or character type found across different cultures and literature.

What is an "Archetype" in literature?

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art within a text.

• A recurring symbol or character type found across different cultures and literature.

• When a text has multiple interpretations or meanings, leaving room for uncertainty.

What does "Connotation" mean?

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

• The emotional or implied meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art within a text.

• A recurring symbol or character type found across different cultures and literature.

What is the "Denotation" of a word?

• The emotional or implied meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

• A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art within a text.

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word.

• A recurring symbol or character type found across different cultures and literature.

What is the term for the author's choice of words and their specific impact on the text?

• Imagery

• Diction

• Irony

• Theme

Which term describes language used non-literally to create imagery or emphasis?

• Symbolism

• Mood

• Figurative language

• Tone

What is the term for vivid sensory details used to create a mental picture in the reader's mind?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Imagery

• Foreshadowing

What is a direct comparison between two unlike things called?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Theme

• Diction

What term describes the overall atmosphere or feeling created by a text?

• Tone

• Mood

• Voice

• Theme