KEYSTONE LITERATURE VOCABULARY - NonFictionFocus

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What is Nonfiction?

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Text that is not fictional; designed primarily to explain, argue, instruct or describe rather than entertain. Its emphasis is factual.

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What does Analysis mean?

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The process or result of identifying the parts of a whole and their relationships to one another.

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What is a Red Herring?

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An attempt to distract the reader with details not relevant to the argument.

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What is Diction?

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An author’s choice of words, phrases, sentence structures and figurative language, which combine to help create meaning and tone.

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What is Conflict/Problem in literature?

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A struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

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What is Fiction?

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Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

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What is a Circular Argument?

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A logical fallacy in which the conclusion is included in the premise.

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What is Emotional Appeal?

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A method of persuasion that relies on appealing to the audience's emotions.

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What is Syntax?

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

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What is a Testimonial?

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A statement in support of a particular truth or fact, often from a person with experience.