Keystone Lit Terms 3

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Elements of Nonfiction

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Traits that mark a work as reportorial, analytical, informative, or argumentative (e.g. facts, data, charts, graphics, headings)

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Diction

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

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Explain

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To make understandable, plain, or clear.

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Differentiate

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Distinguish, tell apart, and recognize differences between two or more terms.

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Elements of Fiction

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Traits that mark a work as imaginative or narrative discourse (e.g. plot, theme, symbol).

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in literature.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Tone

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

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.