Keystone Literature Review ^ Viewing Vocabulary, Pt. II Flashcards
By reviewing the subsequent terminology, you will become better prepared for the Keystone Exam in Literature
words and phrases in a sentence, paragraph, and/or whole text, which help reason out the meaning of an unfamiliar word
context clues
the generally accepted importance of a work representing a given culture
cultural significance
support provided to mark an assertion as reasonable
defense of a claim
a variety of a language distinct from the standard variety in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary
dialect
conversation between characters or speakers in a literary work
dialogue
an author’s choice of words, phrases, sentence structures and figurative language, which combine to help create meaning and tone
diction
distinguish, tell apart, and recognize differences between two or more items
differentiate
the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage; a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television
drama
to make a judgment or decision based on reasoning rather than direct or implicit statement
draw conclusions
traits that mark a work as imaginative or narrative discourse (e.g., plot, theme, symbol)
elements of fiction
traits that mark a work as reportorial, analytical, informative or argumentative (e.g., facts, data, charts, graphics, headings)
elements of nonfiction
examine and judge carefully; to assess or determine the significance, worth, or quality of something
evaluate
to make understandable, plain or clear
explain
clearly expressed or fully stated in the actual text
explicit
a narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances
exposition
