Character types
Major Works
Figurative Language
Poetry
Random
100
Two-dimensional character that experiences no change throughout the narrative.
Flat Character
100
Author of Macbeth.
William Shakespear
100
A reference to another literary work or famous individual.
Allusion
100
The use of successive lines with no punctuation or pause between them.
Enjambment
100
What is the date of the AP Literature exam?
May 9th, Wednesday, 8:00 AM.
200
A type of flat character in a literary work that is instantly recognizable character by the readers. Examples being the "dumb jock" and "ruthless businessman"
Stock Character
200
Main protagonist of Lord of the Flies.
Ralph
200
A word that actually looks like the sound it makes. Ex. "boom!"
Onomatopoeia
200
Personal, reflective poetry that reveals the speaker's thoughts and feelings about the subject.
Lyric Poem
200
Tuesday's Spirit week theme.
Rappers/Rockers/Country
300
A character that experiences a change of attitude and/or personality.
Dynamic Character
300
The author of Lord of the Flies.
William Golding
300
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Hyperbole
300
A pause somewhere in the middle of a verse.
Caesura
300
What time is graduation?
It starts at 8pm
400
A character who makes a judgement that ultimately leads to their own undoing.
Tragic Hero
400
The woman Troy cheated on Rose with.
Alberta
400
A mild or less negative usage for a harsh or blunt term. An example being "pass away" instead of "die."
Euphemism
400
A mode of expression in which the intended meaning is the opposite of what is being stated. The reverse of what is to be expected.
Irony
400
Author of the Road.
Cormac McCarthy
500
A character that juxtaposes another, usually the protagonist.
Foil Character
500
"Fair is _, and _ is Fair." - Three witches
Foul
500
When the writer describes something so that it appeals to the senses.
Imagery
500
The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables found in poetry.
Meter
500
In the case of an active threat in school, what are you to do?
Shield and protect Mr. Pena at all costs.