Units 1-2 AP Lit Study Guide

Study Guide for the different concepts of Units 1-2, along with some concepts studied in summer just in case.

What are the types of imagery in literature? (5.D)

Audio, Visual, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Gustatory, Olfactory

What does symbolism refer to in literature? (5.C)

The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.

What are the major literary lenses?

Feminist, Marxist, Historical, Psychological, Biological.

What time periods are commonly recognized in literary studies?

Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Victorian.

What is the function of the order of sequence of events in a narrative? (3.B)

It shapes the structure and the understanding of the story.

What are the components of narrative structure? (3.B)

Exposition, flashback, in medias res, stream of consciousness, narrative pacing.

What are the two main types of characterization? (1.A)

Indirect characterization and direct characterization.

What character types exist in literature? (1.A)

Foil, dynamic character, static character, flat character, round character, antihero, protagonist, antagonist.

What elements contribute to setting in a narrative? (2.A)

Mood and Tone.

How can the setting function in a narrative? (2.B)

Settings can be symbolic and reflect themes or character emotions.

What is the relationship between character and setting? (2.C))

The setting can influence a character's actions, beliefs, and development.

What are the different plot structures? (3.A and 3.B)

Linear narrative (traditional structure), non-linear, framed narrative.

What are the functions of a narrator? (4.A)

First person, second person, third person limited, third person omniscient, shadowy narrator, unreliable narrator.

What steps are involved in breaking down a poem?

Look for apostrophe, hyperbole, personification.

What is characterization in poetry? (1.A)

The development of characters through their traits and experiences, similar to prose.

What is the function of a simile in poetry? (6.A)

To make comparisons using 'like' or 'as' to enhance imagery.

How does metaphor function in poetry? (6.B)

It compares two unlike things directly to convey meaning; extended metaphor continues this comparison throughout a work.

What elements does word choice in poetry encompass? (5.B)

Pronoun/antecedent, imagery, diction, and tone.

What are the functions of stanza structure in poetry? (3.C)

It includes stanza breaks, different types of stanzas, shifts, and enhances meaning.

What literary devices are involved in structure? (3.D)

Contrasts, juxtaposition, parallelism, antithesis, paradox, irony.

What effects do diction, connotation, and denotation have in poetry? (3.D)

They influence tone, meaning, and emotional response.

What is an example of narrative pacing? (3.B)

The speed at which the story unfolds, impacting tension and engagement.

What is enjambment in poetry? (3.C)

The continuation of a sentence or clause over a line break.

What is a caesura? (3.C)

A pause in a line of poetry typically dictated by natural speech rhythms.

What is the significance of end-stopped lines in poetry? (3.C)

Lines that conclude with a punctuation mark, creating a sense of resolution or pause.