AP English Lit Unit 5 Vocab Quiz

Phrase

A sequence of words to form a meaningful expression. This can be repeated for emphasis and may be significant when there is slight differences or used in a different context.

Non - Linear

A narrative structure that does not follow a straight chronological order, often using flashbacks or other techniques to convey the story.

Narrative Pacing

The speed at which a story unfolds, affecting how the audience experiences the plot and character development. It sets the tone by either forcing the reader to focus on specific events or create confusion when the pacing moves quickly.

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive characters and events.

Stream of consciousness

A narrative technique that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts and feelings of a character which immerses the reader in the character's inner experiences, revealing their subconscious thoughts and emotions.

Foreshadowing

A literary device used to give hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story, creating suspense and preparing the reader for future developments.

Flashback

A narrative device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to recount an earlier occurrence, providing background and context for the current story.

Anecdote

A brief, interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point or add humor.

Incongruity

A literary device that highlights a discrepancy between expectations and reality, often creating humor or irony in a narrative.

Personification

A literary technique that gives human traits and characteristics to non-human entities, allowing them to engage in human-like actions or emotions.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; a situation or statement that can have multiple meanings.

Motif

A recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work that helps to develop the overall message or mood.

Allusion

A brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, often used to convey deeper meaning.

Idiom

A phrase or expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements.

Antecedent

A word or phrase that a pronoun refers back to in a sentence.

Omniscient Point of View

A narrative perspective where the narrator knows all thoughts, feelings, and actions of every character in the story.

First-Person Point of View

A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "we" to convey personal experiences and thoughts.

Limited Third-Person Point of View

A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing a limited view of the story.

Second-Person Point of View

A narrative perspective where the narrator addresses the reader directly using the pronoun "you," making the reader a character in the story.