Keystone Practice Terms

Climax

• The resolution of the story's conflict.

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

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The final outcome of the story.

Onomatopoeia

• Words that imitate sounds.

• Words that describe colors.

• Words that express emotions.

• Words that indicate time.

Theme

• The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

• A recurring symbol in a story.

• The time and place in which a story occurs.

• The sequence of events in a narrative.

Summarize

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text's themes and ideas.

• To capture all of the most important parts of the original text in a much shorter space, using the reader’s own words.

• To rewrite the text in a more complex manner.

• To critique the text and offer personal opinions.

Exposition

• The climax of the story where the main conflict is resolved.

• The introduction of background information in a story, including setting, events that occurred before the main plot, and character introductions.

• The series of events that build up to the climax of the story.

• The final outcome of the story where all loose ends are tied up.

Metaphor

• A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of analogy that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison that describes something in terms of another unrelated thing.

Simile

• A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A direct comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

• A phrase that describes something in a non-literal way.

Conflict

• The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the narrative.

• A peaceful resolution to a disagreement between characters.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A setting that creates a harmonious atmosphere.

Diction

• The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

• A type of literary device used to create rhythm.

• The overall mood or feeling of a piece of writing.

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

Plot

• The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

• The main character's journey throughout the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

• The moral lesson that the story conveys.