📚ap english literature review

Misattribution

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Misattribution refers to the act of incorrectly attributing a quote or idea to the wrong source. It occurs when someone mistakenly assigns credit or blame for a particular statement or concept.

AP course connection

Topic 8.5: 8.5 Learning proper attribution and citation in literary analysis

Unit 8

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