Keystone Content 1

Conversation between characters or speakers; the speech of characters in a drama

the process or result of identifying parts of a whole and their relationships to one another

A written account of another person's life.

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

The position or claim the author establishes which is supported with valid evidence

A word that is the opposite in meaning to another word

Method an author uses to reveal characters and their various traits and personalities

a story within a story; a deeper, underlying meaning

author’s intent either to inform, persuade, or entertain

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

Choice of words, phrases, sentence structures & figurative language; helps create meaning &tone

the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words

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

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

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

The range of associations that a word or phrase suggests in addition to its dictionary meaning.

Place together characters, situations, or ideas to show common and/or differing features

Words and phrases which help reason out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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

one or more letters occurring at the beginning, end, or base of a word