AP Literature: Unit One Vocabulary

self-government, self rule, independence

redundancy; needless repetition of an idea, without imparting additional force or clearness

odd, unusual, and debased imitation; inferior imitation of art or literature

to improve, make better

to lessen or reduce in amount, degree, intensity; diminish

optimistic; helpful or reddish, ruddy

nit-picking; fussy or petty faultfinding

self restraint; moderation, especially with regard to sexual activity

pleasing, harmonious sounds; pleasing effect to the ear