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Keystone Gloss M-S

Keystone

QuestionAnswer
Narrative A story, actual or fictional
Opinion A personal view
Metaphor The comparison of two unlike things w/out like or as
Poetry A literary form involving rhythm, meter and more
Propaganda Aims at positively or negatively influencing the behaviors of large numbers
Mood The prevailing emotions or atmosphere of a work
Simile The comparison of two unlike things with like or as
Satire Ridicules or examines human vice or weakness
Rising Action Introduces the complication
Nonfiction Designed primarily to explain, argue, instruct
Point of View The position of the narrator in relation to the events
Setting The time, place, and culture of the story
Monologue An extended speech spoken to others
Resolution The place in the story where the conflict is resolved
Personification An object or abstract idea given human qualities
Prefix Groups of letters placed before a word to alter its meaning
Main idea The author's central thought
Motif A recurring subject, theme or idea
Narrator A person, animal, or thing telling a story
Plot The structure of a story or sequence of events
Literary movement A trend or pattern in literature
literary nonfiction Incorporates devices commonly associated with fiction
multiple meaning words Words whose meanings vary with the context
propaganda techniques Persuasive techniques that try to change beliefs or behaviors
sentence variety Different lengths and structures of sentences within a work
Created by: Murphy jimmy
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