Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The quality of being senseless, illogical, or contrary to reason. In literature, absurdity often highlights the irrationality and meaninglessness of human existence.
AP course connection
Topic 1.5: 1.5 Reading texts literally and figuratively