Literature Keystone Eligible Terms

A narrative or description that has a second meaning beneath the surface

The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words.

An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place, or event.

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

The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic.

A written account of another person's life.

A person, animal or inanimate object portrayed in a literary work.

The method an author uses to reveal characters and their various traits and personalities (e.g., direct, indirect)

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

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