Keystone Prep 1

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

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

A word that is the opposite in meaning to another word

category/type of literature(or art, music,etc) characterized by a particular form,style,content

author's intent either to inform/teach, entertain, or persuade/convince the audience

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

Traits that mark a work as imaginative or narrative discourse (e.g., plot, theme, symbol).

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

A piece of information provided objectively, presented as true.

@ beginning of a work that provides necessary background info ab characters&their circumstances

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

narrative device that hints at coming events; often builds suspense or anxiety in the reader

Clearly expressed or fully stated in the actual text

Traits that mark a work as reportical, analytical,informative, or argumentative(facts, data, charts, graphics, headings)

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

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

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect/feeling

Place 2gether characters situations ideas 2 show same/differing features in literary selections

A written account of another person's life.

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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

The position or claim the writer establishes.

method an author uses to reveal characters an their various traits and personalities.

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

One or more letters occurring as a bound form attached to the beginning, end, or base of a word

The center of interest or attention

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

Generally accepted importance of a work representing a given culture

Conversation between characters

To make understandable, plain or clear.

the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax & the conflict has been resolved

Any story that is the product of imagination rather than a documentation of fact

Support provided to mark an assertion as reasonable

Extended metaphor where objects, people, actions in a narrative are equated w meanings that lie outside the narrative

works intended for the stage;a work to be performed by actors on stage,radio,or television:play

conclusion drawn from specific info that is used to make a broad statement about a topic/person

the repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words

written text of a play, which includes dialogue, stage directions, and other expository info

Examine&judge carefully;judge/determine the significance, worth/quality of something;to assess.

organizational device used in lit to present action that occurred b4 current time of the story

relates events as they are perceived by a single character

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