Keystone Practice Terms

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Synonym

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A word that is similar in meaning to another word (e.g., sorrow, grief, sadness).

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Antonym

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A word that is the opposite in meaning to another word.

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Simile

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

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Flashback

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An organizational device used in literature to present action that occurred before the current or present time of the story.

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Diction

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Word choice; the style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of 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'.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Dialect

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A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.