ap lit final - definitions

Diction

The choice and use of words and phrases in writing or speech.

Symbol

An object, person, or idea that represents a deeper or abstract meaning beyond its literal interpretation.

Allusion

A reference to a well-known person, event, or work of literature or art, often used to enhance meaning or add layers of interpretation.

Metaphor

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as," often to suggest a similarity between them.

Simile

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as," often to emphasize a similarity or add vividness to description.

Theme

The central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on universal truths or concepts explored throughout the text.

Tone

The attitude or emotional disposition of the author towards the subject matter or audience, conveyed through the language and style of writing.

Mood

The overall atmosphere or emotional quality of a literary work, created through elements such as setting, tone, and language, which evokes specific feelings or emotions in the reader.

Presence

The state of being in a particular place or existing or occurring in a given situation or context.

Sensual

Relating to the senses or physical sensations, often associated with pleasure or gratification.

Clause

A group of words containing a subject and predicate (verb) that forms a complete thought, either independently or as part of a larger sentence.

Personification

A figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities or objects.