Language function
What is tone?
the author's attitude towards the subject matter influences the work's overall mood.
What is syntax?
refers to the set of rules for proper punctuation and grammar used in writing.
What is plain language? ( hint. more understandable)
to simplify the language to make it more understandable.
What is inferencing?
Understanding hidden meanings in a text.
What is connotation?
This term describes the emotional and imaginative association surrounding a word.
What is style conformity?
refers to the consistency of formatting and citation in academic papers.
What is imagery?
uses vivid and descriptive terms to paint a mental picture for the reader.
What is summarizing?
Identifying the main idea and supporting details of a text is known as this. or A short summary of the story
What is diction?
refers to the specific language choices made to fit a particular context or audience.
What is the MLA Handbook?
This manual is commonly used for formatting papers and citing sources in the humanities.
What is jargon? (hint. specific)
describes language that is specific to a particular profession or group.
What is close reading?
Type of reading involves analyzing how an author's word choice affects the tone of the text.
What is an oxymoron?
This is a figure of speech where apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
What is editing?
revising a document to align with style guidelines and improve clarity.
What is tone? (not author's words but choosing words)
Choosing words with positive connotations to create a favorable impression is an example of this.
What is active listening?
type of listening is necessary to fully understand and interpret spoken information.
What is colloquial language?
This type of language is informal and often used in casual conversation.
What is the Chicago Manual of Style?
This style manual is used in history and some humanities disciplines.
What is emotional appeal?
Involves selecting words to evoke a particular emotion or response from the audience.
What is rhetorical analysis? (Ethos,Pathos,and Logos are examples)
critical reading strategy involves examining an author's use of rhetorical appeals, such as ethos, pathos, and logos.