Keystone Review

A narrative device, at the beginning, that provides background information on the characters

The use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal or usual meaning

A struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

The structure of a story. The sequence in which the author arranges events in a story.

Words and phrases in a sentence, paragraph,which help find the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

A word that is similar in meaning to another word (e.g., sorrow, grief, sadness).

The morale of the story. The universal message or lesson.

A literary approach that ridicules or examines human vice or weakness. "Saturday Night Live"

Though unexpressed in the actual text, meaning that may be understood by the reader; implied.

Wrestling falls under what genre?

The method an author uses to reveal characters and their various traits (direct, indirect).

What does the term bias mean?

The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison (like or as) are used.

A device used in literature to create expectation or to set up an explanation of later events.

Descriptive language in a literary work; the use of language to create sensory impressions.

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

What is the first thing you should do for Keystones?

When the first letter of several words is repeated

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

The prevailing emotions of a work derived from literary devices such as dialogue and setting.

What should you do with multiple choice questions?

A written account of another person's life.

"He," "She," "It," "They," and "Walter" are examples of this point of view

The attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject (e.g., serious, humorous).

An object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form (Flowers danced about the lawn.)

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

Clearly expressed or fully stated in the actual text.

To look at a smaller part of a text

"I" and "my" are used in this point of view.

"The Tortoise and the Hare" is an example. The story usually has an underlying meaning.

When reading a difficult or boring text, what should you do to make it easier?

An exaggeration or overstatement (e.g., I had to wait forever.)

A person, animal, or thing telling the story or giving an account of something.

The turning point in a narrative; the moment when the conflict is at its most intense.

Information aimed at positively or negatively influencing the opinions of many people.