Keystone Vocabulary Part II

The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison are used 

a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work

author's central thought; the chief topic of a text expressed or implied in a word or phrase

Elements of literature that emphasize sound (e.g., assonance, consonance)

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

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

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

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

A device in literature where an object represents an idea.

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

An object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form 

To give reasons through an explanation to convey and represent the meaning of a text.

dramatic speech revealing inner thoughts spoken aloud by one character while alone on the stage

organizational device used in literature to present action that occurred before current time

author's choices regarding language and tone in order to communicate with the reader.

The narrating character may offer opinions about the action that differ, uses I

A personal view, attitude, or appraisal.

Groups of letters placed after a word to change it into a different kind of word

The prevailing emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices 

The time and place in which a story unfolds.

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

A literary approach that ridicules or examines human vice or weakness.

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

An organizational device used to create the expectation of later developments.

text that aims to present ideas and evoke an emotional experience through the use of meter, etc

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

position of the narrator in relation to the story

Descriptive or figurative language in a literary work to create sensory impressions.

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

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

 incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the expected result.

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

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

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

Language that cannot be taken literally; it was written to create a special effect or feeling.

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

A category used to classify literary works, usually by form, technique or content 

presents the events of the story from outside of any single character's perception

An essential technique used in literature (e.g., characterization, setting, plot, theme).

Various sentence structures, styles, and lengths that can enhance a piece of text.

The attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject or the work itself 

To capture all of the most important parts of the original text but express quickly

A judgment based on reasoning rather than on a direct or explicit statement.