Keystone Literature Test Vocab 1

Question 1

The author’s central thought; chief topic of a text expressed or implied in a word or phrase.

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Main idea

Question 2

Groups of letters placed before a word to alter its meaning.

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Prefix

Question 3

The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic.

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bias

Question 4

To make a judgment or decision based on reasoning rather than direct or implicit statement.

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Draw conclusion

Question 5

Varied language distinct from the standard variety in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary.

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Dialect

Question 6

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

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Symbolism

Question 7

The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that make it unique to the author.

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voice

Question 8

Main emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices and literary elements.

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mood

Question 9

An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place, or event.

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Allegory

Question 10

Clearly expressed or fully stated in the actual text.

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explicit

Question 11

A story, actual or fictional, expressed orally or in text.

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Narrative

Question 12

Tool used by an author to enliven and provide voice to the text (e.g., dialogue, alliteration).

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Literary device

Question 13

A judgment based on reasoning; A conclusion based on facts; "reading between the lines"

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Inference

Question 14

A conclusion drawn from specific info used to make a broad statement about a topic or person

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Generalization

Question 15

Examine; judge carefully. To judge or determine the significance, worth or quality of something

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Evaluate

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