AP English Literature and Composition Ultimate Guide

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Chronological plot structure

________ is a storytelling technique where events are presented in the order they occur in time.

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First person point of view

is a narrative perspective where the story is told from the perspective of "I" or "we".

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Omniscent Point of View

also known as the "god-like" perspective, is a narrative technique where the narrator has complete knowledge and awareness of all characters' thoughts, feelings, actions and motivations.

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Reading text

literally means interpreting the words exactly as they are written, without adding any additional meaning or interpretation.

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Literary analysis

is the practice of examining a literary work, such as a novel, poem or play, and breaking it down into its various components to better understand how they contribute to the whole.

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Reading text figuratively

involves looking beyond the literal meaning of words and trying to understand what else might be implied by them.

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Episodic plot structure

is a literary technique that involves dividing a story into smaller sections or episodes, each with its own mini-plot.

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Cultural references

can also play a role in identifying setting.

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Social norms and customs

play an important role in identifying a setting.

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Textual evidence

________ is information from a written work that supports or proves a point being made.

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Subplot

________ is a secondary plot that runs parallel to the main plot in a story.

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Adventure

________ refers to an exciting or unusual experience that involves taking risks and exploring the unknown.

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Tragedy

________ typically involves the main character facing a series of conflicts and obstacles that challenge their beliefs and values.

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Romance

________ is a complex human emotion that involves intense feelings of affection and attachment towards another person.

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linear plot structure

A(n) ________ is a type of storytelling in which events unfold in chronological order, with a beginning, middle, and end.

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Cyclical plot structure

________ is a narrative technique in which the story ends where it began, creating a sense of circularity or repetition.

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Fantasy

________ in dramatic situations can be a powerful tool for creating tension and suspense in storytelling.

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Good physical description

________ is an important part of world- building in fiction writing and can also be used effectively in non- fiction writing such as travelogues or memoirs to bring places to life for readers who have not experienced them firsthand.

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Mysteries

________ are a classic element of dramatic situations, as they provide suspense and intrigue that keep the audience engaged.

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Perspective

________ is an individual's interpretation of their own experiences and how they view the world.

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Technology

________ refers to the tools or machines that are used to accomplish tasks.

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Demographics

________ refer to the characteristics of the population in that particular area.

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Dialogue

________: What a character says can also provide clues to their personality traits such as their values, beliefs, intelligence level and emotional state.

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Second person point of view

________ is a writing perspective in which the narrator addresses the reader directly as "you ..

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speaker

A "________ "is the voice that communicates with the reader or audience.

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Social norms

________ and customs play an important role in identifying a setting.

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narrator

A(n) ________ is a person or character who tells the story, either in writing or verbally.

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non chronological plot structure

A(n) ________ refers to a storytelling technique where events are presented out of sequence, often through the use of flashbacks or other narrative devices.

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Third person point of view

________ is a narrative perspective in which the story is told by an external narrator who refers to characters and events using third- person pronouns such as "he, ""she, "or "they ..

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Physical Appearance

________: The description of the character's physical appearance can give us insights into their personality, background, and social status.

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Technology and transportation

can provide important clues about the time period and location in which a story is set.

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textual evidence

Using ________ is an important part of forming arguments in academic writing and helps build credibility by showing that your ideas are based on factual information from reliable sources.

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Demographics

________ can also influence how people interact with each other and their environment which may impact how you as an author build out characters or plotlines within your story's setting.

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Dialogue

What a character says can also provide clues to their personality traits such as their values, beliefs, intelligence level and emotional state

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Actions/Motivations

Actions taken by the characters often help readers understand what drives them to act certain ways (motivations)

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Physical Descriptions

refers to the use of descriptive language to provide details about a setting or location.

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Comedy

is the use of humor to lighten the mood or provide relief during an intense or serious moment.

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Claim

typically refers to the central argument or thesis statement that a writer makes about a particular piece of literature.

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Alliteration

________ and repetitioncan also affect interpretations and assumptions, seeing as they can emphasize associations or ideas.

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Diction

________ in literature is the selection of words employed by an author to give life to their writing and express a certain atmosphere or feeling.

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Antecedent

a phrase, clause, or word in which precedes its referent.

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Punctuation

________ is crucial towards understanding the structure of a poem, or any text in general.

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Referents

________ can include clauses, nouns, pronouns, or phrases.

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Imagery and figures of speech

are commonly used in literature and writing to create a vivid description or convey an idea.

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Shifts

________ can be determined by punctuation, a structural convention, or simply a word.

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Grammar

________ also contributes to the overall aesthetic of a work, as punctuation, spelling, and word choice are all essential components of any writing.

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Literary devices

________ are a wide variety of techniques used to enhance the written word, including figures of speech, rhetorical devices, and imagery.

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Contrasts

________ can also be the direct result of juxtapositions and shifts.

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Tone

________ can be either positive or negative, and conveys the author's feelings and opinions about the work, thereby creating an emotional response from the reader.

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dramatic situation

is a literary device used to create tension and conflict within the poem.

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Imagery

refers to the use of language that appeals to the senses, such as sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

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Figures of speech

are more complex forms of language that create meaning beyond literal interpretation.

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Structure

The composition of a poem is deliberately contrived by authors and commonly utilized to assist readers in interpreting the urgency.

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Themes

Many poems are crafted to convey specific themes, which can be explicitly pronounced or intricately woven (oftentimes left for readers to decipher or infer).

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Conflict

________ is a crucial element of literature that drives the plot forward and creates tension in the story.

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Plot development

________ is a crucial aspect of storytelling that involves the progression and unfolding of events in a narrative.

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Person vs self

________ is a type of conflict where the main character struggles with their own thoughts, beliefs, or emotions.

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Symbolism

________ in literature is the use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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Commentary

________ helps readers understand not only what the evidence means but also why it's important in supporting your thesis statement.

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character description

A(n) ________ is a written or spoken representation of a fictional or non- fictional character's physical appearance, personality traits, motivations, and other defining characteristics.

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External conflict

________ occurs outside of the character and can take many forms such as person vs person (interpersonal), person vs society (societal), person vs nature /environmental issues (natural), person vs supernatural /fate etc.

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Character Perspective

is shaped by their personality traits, beliefs, values, experiences and biases.

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dynamic character

is a type of character in fiction who undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of a story.

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Static characters

are fictional characters who remain the same throughout a story or novel.

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Setting the scene

refers to the process of creating a detailed and immersive environment in which a story or event takes place.

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Internal conflict

occurs within a character's mind and emotions, such as their fears, doubts, or desires.

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person vs person

is often used in literature and storytelling to describe a conflict or struggle between two individuals.

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Person Vs Society

refers to a type of external conflict where the main character struggles against the norms, rules and expectations of their culture or group.

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Person Vs Nature

is a common theme in literature, film, and other forms of art.

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thesis statement

is a concise declaration of the main point, argument or focus of an essay, research paper or other academic work.

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Evidence

refers to the information or data that supports a claim or argument.

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Line reasoning

in literature refers to the process of analyzing a text on a line-by-line basis, paying close attention to each individual sentence and how it contributes to the overall meaning of the work.

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Archetypes

________ are universal patterns of behavior, personality traits, and symbols that are found across different cultures, time periods, and religions.

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Physical distance

________ is a common theme in literature, often used to explore the complex emotions that arise when characters are separated from one another.

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Atmosphere

________ plays an important role in creating tension, suspense, mystery and other emotions that engage readers with the story.

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Contrasts

________ help to add depth and complexity to a story by highlighting the different aspects of its elements.

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Trickster

The ________: This archetype is typically a clever and cunning character who uses wit and deception to achieve their goals.

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Antagonists

________ are often portrayed as villains or enemies of the protagonist, but they can also be forces of nature or circumstances beyond human control.

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Chronological distance

________ in literature refers to the time difference between when a literary work was written and the time period being described or depicted in the work.

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Contrasts

________ are a literary device used to highlight the differences between two or more things in literature.

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Tone

________ also affects how we feel while reading.

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The Hero

This archetype is typically a protagonist who overcomes obstacles and adversity to achieve a goal or accomplish something great

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The Mentor

This archetype is typically an older, wiser character who guides and advises the hero

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The Villain

This archetype is typically an antagonist who opposes the hero and cause conflict

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The Mother

This archetype is typically a nurturing, supportive character who cares for the hero

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The Outcast

This archetype is typically a character who is marginalized or rejected by society

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protagonist

is the main character of a story or narrative, who typically drives the plot forward and undergoes some sort of change or transformation throughout the course of the story.

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Character relationships

refer to the connections and interactions between different characters in a story or work of fiction.

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Mood

in literature refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling that a work of literature conveys to its readers.

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First-person narration

Narration where the story is told from the perspective of the protagonist. The reader sees events through their eyes and experiences their thoughts and feelings.

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Third-person limited narration

A story told from the perspective of an omniscient narrator, but only focusing on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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Third-person omniscient narration

A story told from the perspective of an all-knowing narrator, who has access to the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Stream-of-consciousness narration

A story told through the inner thoughts and feelings of a character, often in a disjointed or non-linear way.

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Objective narration

A story told from a neutral or detached perspective, without revealing the thoughts or feelings of any characters.

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Narrative distance

refers to the physical and emotional proximity between the reader or audience and the characters in a literary work.

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Perspective

can also refer to the way in which an author presents the characters, events, and themes of the story.

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Free verse

________ is a type of poetry that doesn't follow any specific rhyme or meter scheme.

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Understatement

________ is the act of describing something in a way that makes it seem less important, serious, or extreme than it really is.

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haiku

A(n) ________ is a form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines.

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Personification

________ is a literary device or figure of speech in which human qualities and characteristics are attributed to non- human entities, such as animals, objects, or abstract concepts.

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