AP Lit Vocab List #9

colloquial

casual communication style

in medias res

in the middle of things

foil

contrasting character used to highlight traits of another character

paradox

statement that is both absurd and true at the same time

satire

writing that criticizes something using irony, humor, and/or exaggeration

boon

something that is helpful or beneficial; favor

remiss

negligent; lacking care or attention,.

exhort

strongly encourage, persuade, or cause (someone to do something)

bereft

deprived of or lacking something

melancholy

thoughtful, gloomy sadness (often with no obvious cause)