TERMS
Diction
Middle, neutral style.
Denotative language simply means....
Literal, exact, straightforward.
Diction and Syntax together make:
Tone
Shivering, lips quivering, hair standing give a ___________ tone:
Scared, scary, frightened.
Refers to he feelings or attitude the writer's words express.
Tone
Everyday, vulgar, and slang language are part of this style.
Low, informal style.
The order of the poem’s words, or syntax, convey....
An emotional, psychological and spiritual impact.
If you're looking for the tone, there is ________ (amount) in a poem.
More than one
Look down, eye rolling, and showing off describe a _____ tone.
Stuck up, Arrogant, conceited.
Refers to the word order and sentence structure.
Syntax
Cultured, scholarly, elegant language is considered...
High, formal style.
When a poet uses diction and syntax in unexpected ways.
"Poetic Lisence"
NEVER Say:
“The author uses diction . . .”
Gloomy, sensitive, and emotional describe a ______________ tone?
Depressive, depressed.
"concrete or abstract" means...
Simple or hard to understand?
Follows rules of grammar and uses common vocabulary.
Middle or Neutral.
Normal word order in English sentences follow a ______
pattern
ALWAYS
use an _________ when describing diction, syntax, and tone.
Adjective
Irritated, outraged, and red faced give a ______ tone.
Angry, upset.
Connotations means...
Meanings other than what is literal.
Grammar or Syntax that has been manipulated for artistic effect.
High or Formal.
In poetry, word order may be shifted around to
meet emphasis, to heighten the connection between two words, or to pick up on specific implications.
If you’re having trouble deciding a poem’s tone, look carefully at these two things:
the poet’s choice of individual words, as well as the overall poem.
Serene, pacific, and non-combative describe a _____________ tone.
Peaceful