Diction
The author’s deliberate choice of words to shape tone and meaning.
diction
When a word, phrase, or structure is repeated to emphasize an idea or rhythm.
repetition
If I wanted to create a negative depiction of a house I could say: “The house was cramped.” This evokes discussion of what term associated with diction?
connotation
This point of view uses “I” or “we,” letting the narrator share their personal experiences directly.
1st person POV
You would discuss this technique when giving an example of figurative language.
detail/imagery
A word’s emotional or cultural meaning beyond its dictionary definition. We discuss this primarily as being positive or negative.
Connotation
A sentence that begins with the main idea and then adds extra information... casual, flowing, or conversational.
loose sentences
If I changed this sentence: “The results indicate a significant correlation between variables”
to... “The results show the two things are kinda related.” What type of diction am I using?
Colloquial
the narrator is outside the story but closely follows the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of one character (often the protagonist).
Readers only know what that character knows, sees, and feels — nothing more.
3rd person limited
How many points is the AP Prose Rubric out of?
6
Informal word use; conversational
Colloquial
When parts of a sentence are equal or parallel in structure. Used to show equality in meaning
Balanced
An author includes phrases like “beta test,” “UX design,” and “data migration” in a story about a software engineer to make the setting and characters more authentic. What type of diction is this?
Jargon
In this narration the speaker may be unreliable because of their bias or limited perception.
1st person POV
the attitude a writer takes towards a subject
tone
Specialized vocabulary used by a particular profession or group.
Jargon
When two opposing ideas are placed side by side in a sentence to highlight their contrast. Literally means "opposite"
Antithesis
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities uses this technique to highlight the extreme opposites of the historical moment.
Antithesis
This all-knowing narrator can reveal the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
3rd person omniscient
What are the 3 categories you are graded on for the essay rubric?
Thesis, evidence and commentary, sophistication
Harsh, discordant, or jarring word sounds used for dramatic effect.
Cacophonous
refers to the placement of a word or phrase in a sentence where it gains the most emphasis or impact—usually at the beginning or the end.
Writers do this to make sure the reader feels the weight of that idea.
Emphatic Position
"After years of waiting, through hardship and disappointment, she finally achieved her dream.”
Holds back the main idea to heighten emotional impact.
Periodic Sentence
You read a story where the narrator describes what Joey feels as he enters the haunted house but doesn’t tell us what his friends are thinking. What point of view is this?
3rd person limited
An author uses words like “lilac,” “glow,” and “mellow” to make the description feel calm and serene. This diction creates a creates a peaceful, pleasant, and harmonious tone.
Euphonious