Voice
What is the definition of voice in your own words?
A writer's own way of expressing themselves through their words/language
What is the definition of tone in your own words?
The way a writer feels towards the subject/topic
What is the definition of diction or syntax in your own words?
Word choice and how long a sentence is/what type of sentence it is
What is the definition of inference in your own words?
To make a prediction/educated guess
What is the definition of imagery in your own words?
A picture that is created through words
When the textbook states that every writer has a 'distinct' voice, what does 'distinct' mean?
Different/unique/special
"That pizza was so dry and had no flavor. How could someone make pizza like that? That was disgusting." What words did this writer use to show their tone in their writing?
Dry, no flavor, disgusting
What does formal and informal mean?
Formal: fancy, sophisticated, big words
Informal: Casual, slang, simple words
"Eating pizza is rather like embarking on a transcontinental excursion." What inference can you make about this writer?
They're old and well educated
"The hot steamy pizza was dripping with cheese and loaded with pepperoni." How is this writer using imagery?
By using the words: hot, steamy, dripping, cheese, pepperoni
How is a writer's 'voice' seen in their writing?
Through the words they use
By using positive or negative adjectives to describe their emotions
short and simple
When you make an inference about a writer, what do you look at in their writing?
Their word choices and whether they use long and complex sentences
Through their word choices and use of adjectives/descriptive words
What is the textbook's definition of voice?
A writer's distinctive use of language to express ideas as well as his or her persona
What is the textbook's definition of tone?
A writer's attitude toward the subject. Tone is conveyed through the person's choice of words and detail.
"The pizza is so yummy. The cheese just melts in your mouth and all the flavors just go so well together." How is diction being used here? Give three examples.
yummy, melts, flavors, go so well
What is the textbook's definition of inference?
To come to a conclusion about ideas or information not directly stated. You infer something based on reasoning and evidence.
What is the textbook's definition of imagery?
The words or phrases, including specific details and figurative language, that a writer uses to represent persons, objects, actions, feelings, and ideas descriptively by appealing to the senses.
A story with a series of events, characters, plot, and a theme; it can be fiction or nonfiction
What is the defintion of a narrator in your own words?
The person telling the story
What is the defintion of strategize in your own words?
To plan something for a certain task/goal
What does the R.A.C.E. strategy stand for?
Restate, Answer, Cite evidence, Explain
What are dashes used for?
To emphasize/focus on one particular thing