Keystone Review Game

the sound of the word is the same as the word (buzz)

word/phrase that means the exact opposite of its literal or usual meaning

a recurring subject, theme, or idea in a literary work

character that embodies well-known meanings and basic human experiences, regardless of culture or time period

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

the time and place in which a story unfolds

the use of language to create sensory impressions; descriptive details

a written account of another person’s life

author’s choices regarding language, sentence structure, voice, and tone in order to communicate to the reader

repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words

overall structure or shape of a work that frequently follows an established design; pattern

words and phrases in the writing that provide the meaning of an unfamiliar word

personal point of view- single character tells the story and gives his/her opinion using the pronoun “I”

the attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject or work itself (serious, humorous)

organizational device used to create expectation of later developments

group of letters placed before a word to alter its meaning

conversation between characters in a literary work; speech of characters in a drama

a dramatic speech, revealing inner thoughts and feelings, spoken aloud by one character while alone on stage

analysis of two points to show common and/or differing features

a conclusion drawn from specific details that is used to make a broad statement about a topic or person

repetition of consonant sounds within close words

support provided to mark an assertion as reasonable

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

presents the events in the story from outside of any single character’s perception (limited or omniscient)

Text that aims to present ideas and evoke emotion through the use of imagery, word choice, and figurative language

Traits that mark a work as reportorial, analytical, informative, or argumentative

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

organizational form that presents the order in which tasks are to be performed

Any story that is the product of imagination rather than a documentation of fact. (creation of the author)

written text of a play, which includes the dialogue between characters and stage directions

central idea/topic of discussion of a work broad enough to cover the entire scope of the work (stated or implied)

the hero of the story; one who moves the action forward

the use of similar sounds at the end of the words to create a flow

to capture all of the important points of the original text in a shorter space

clearly expressed or fully stated in the actual text

visual cues on a page of text that offer additional information to guide the reader’s comprehension

Text that includes literary elements usually associated with fiction to report actual persons, places, or events.

rhyming pattern, meter, grammar, and imagery used by a poet to convey meaning

a piece of information provided objectively, presented as true

character created to contrast with another character in the story

word that is the opposite in meaning to another word

the prevailing emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices and elements. (what the reader feels)

conclusion of the story; conflict is resolved

a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play

a person, animal, or thing telling the story or giving an account

a personal view, attitude, or appraisal

generally accepted importance of a work representing a culture

the position of the narrator in relation to the story (vantage point from which the story is told)

to make understandable, plain, or clear; give support/details

a playwright’s written instructions provided in the text of a play about the setting or how the characters are to act

a literary approach that ridicules or examines human vice or weakness

Traits that mark a work as imaginative or narrative discourse

Text that is not fictional; designed primarily to explain, argue, instruct, or describe rather than entertain.

the villain of the story; one who causes the conflict

center of interest or attention

an extended speech spoken by one speaker, either to others or as if alone

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

various sentence structures, styles, and lengths that can enhance the writing and add emphasis to the text

provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances at the beginning of a work

judgment based on reasoning; “reading between the lines”

position or claim the author establishes; should include valid evidence and reasoning

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

ordering of words into meaningful verbal patterns such as phrases, clauses, and sentences

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

a struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions

the structure of the story (the sequence in which the events and action of the story take place)

examine and judge to determine the significance; to assess

form of extended metaphor that creates a deeper level of meaning within the text

an exaggeration or overstatement

voice used by the author to tell/narrate a story or poem (creative identity, does not have to be the author)

groups of letters placed after a word to alter its meaning

to break a story down into parts of a whole and identify their relationship to one another

unexpressed in the actual text; meaning that may be implied

persuasive tactics used to influence people to believe, buy, or do something

subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic

explanation that conveys and represents the meaning or understanding of a text

comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison is used (like or as)

part of a story where the plot becomes increasingly complicated (leads to the climax or turning point)

an object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form

Non-fiction written to convey factual information; comprise the majority of printed material adults read

a person, animal, or inanimate object portrayed in a literary work

details the author uses to reveal characters and their values, traits, and personalities (direct or indirect)

diminishing tensions and events leading to the conclusion of the story

points of information in a text that strongly support the meaning or tell the story

a word that is similar in meaning to another word

generally accepted importance or value of a work to represent human experience regardless of culture or time period

a variety of language distinct from the standard variety in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary

device where an object represents an abstract idea

author’s choice of words, phrases, sentence structures and figurative language, which create meaning and tone

organizational device used to present action that occurred in the past; often presented as dreams or recollections

A trend or pattern of shared beliefs or practices that mark an approach to literature

distinguish, tell apart, and recognize differences between two or more items

a group of letters attached to the beginning, end, or base of a word serving to produce a derivative word

author’s central thought; chief topic of text expressed or implied

range of associations that a word or phrase suggests in addition to its dictionary definition

words that have several meanings depending upon how they are used in a sentence