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ap lit exam
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tone | the writer or speaker’s attitude toward the subject |
| Diction | choice of words |
| Syntax | sentence structure |
| Irony | the result of a statement saying one thing but meaning another |
| Verbal irony | saying one thing but meaning another |
| Situational irony | a contrast between what has been said and what is actually happening |
| Dramatic irony | when the audience knows something the character does not |
| Symbolism | using objects to represent deeper meanings |
| Round characters | a complex, realistic character with internal conflicts and developed personalities |
| Flat Characters | a simple, one-dimensional character without complex emotions |
| Dynamic characters | a character who goes under significant change |
| Static characters | a character who remains unchanged |
| Stereotype characters | an oversimplified, predictable character |
| Diction | choice of words |
| High diction | elevated language |
| Middle diction | standard language |
| Low diction | slang or informal language |
| Idiom | a phrase that has a different, cultural meaning than its literal meaning |
| Jargon | expression used by a particular field or group |
| Denotation | literal meaning |
| Connotation | implied meaning |
| Dialect | language of a certain region |
| Slang | informal language |