Keystone Vocab Practice 2 - Dec 2nd

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Author's Purpose

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The author's intent either to inform, entertain, or persuade the audience.

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Third Person Perspective

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A narrative point of view where the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'. Example: 'They went to the park this weekend.'

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Symbolism

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A literary device where an object represents an idea or concept. Example: A dove symbolizes peace.

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Imagery

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Descriptive or figurative language that creates sensory impressions in the reader's mind.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a story; how the story makes the reader feel.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect the objectivity of the writing.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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Allusion

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature within a text.