Bias and Purpose
The author's __________ refers to the people that the author expects or wants to read their work.
A writer’s choice of words is also known as?
Diction
My mum is a busy bee, is an example of what?
Metaphor
What is dialogue?
Dialogue is a conversation between or among characters.
What is purpose?
An author's purpose is the main reason he or she has for writing.
What is syntax?
Arrangement of words
My book is as light as a feather is an example of what?
Simile
Witty, rapid exchanges are what form of dialogue?
Repartee
What are the 3 main basic purposes of a text?
The three basic purposes are to inform, to persuade, and to entertain.
What is tone? Give an example of a tone word.
The writer’s or speaker’s attitude toward the subject and the reader.
"The salty sea breeze brushed against our cheeks." is an example of what? Why?
Imagery
Tim: [pacing] What’s taking so long?
Elena: Almost done.
Is an example of what form of dialogue?
Sentence Fragment
What is a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly called?
Bias
What is the difference between mood and tone?
“Tone” is the writer's attitude, “mood” is the feeling the reader gets from the writing. Tone often describes the writing overall, but the mood of a piece of writing can change throughout it
What is personification? Provide an example.
Giving human characteristics to non-human things or animals.
The flowers danced under the sun
What are the 4 forms of dialogue?
Interjections, Sentence fragments, name-calling/endearments, repartee
What 5 elements does the use of language include?
Literary devices, diction, syntax, mood, tone
What is a literary device? Give 3 examples.
A literary device is a writing technique that writers use to express ideas, convey meaning, and highlight important themes in a piece of text.
Simile, metaphor, personification
What are the main 5 literary devices we saw last week?
Simile, metaphor, personification, repetition, imagery
What are the 5 elements of story?
Plot, setting, characters, point of view & conflict