word choice & Tone
The author's choice of words is called what?
what is diction?
repeating the same word or phrase for emphasis is called what?
what is repetition
A reference to another text, history or culture is called what?
what is allusion?
I'm so hungry i could eat a horse.
What is hyperbole?
A comparison using like or as is called?
What is Simile?
the attitude a writer takes toward their subject is called what?
what is tone
"I came , I saw , I conquered" is an example of what device?
what is parallelism?
a short personal story that supports an argument is called what?
what is an anecdote ?
The sudden stench of the soggy swamp assailed our noses.
What is Alliteration?
Give every man thy ear, but few thy voice" or "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
What is Anithesis?
which word choice is more formal: "kids" or "children"?
what is children
which device is used:"Let freedom ring .. Let freedom ring"
what is anaphora ( a type of repetition
which device is used here: " this place is like a garden of Eden "?
what is biblical allusion?
The news was a dagger to my heart
What is Metaphor
She's an open book
What is metaphor?
if an author uses cheerful,upbeat words , what tone are they creating ?
What is a positive/happy tone?
why do speakers use repetition in speeches?
why might a politician tell a childhood story in a speech?
to connect with the audience and build trust
life is like a box of chocolates
What is Analogy?
Click, Chirp, Clinch
What is Onomatopoeia?
explain how diction affects tone
word choices shapes the author's attitude and how the audience feels
give an example of parallelism in your own words
Example : she likes reading , writing ,and running
give your own example of an allusion.
example : he was a real Romeo with the ladies
Bing, Boom, Buzz, Baam, Bang
What is Onomatopoeia?
I have a dream" by Martin Luther King Jr., phrases like "time after time," tongue twisters like "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers," or even rhythmic events like a heartbeat or the seasons of the year.
What is repetition?