Diction Powerpoint
Literary Techniques Used To Create VOICE In Writing English II Unit 2 2012.2013.
Voice Palette—DICTION. Diction refers to the author’s choice of words.
4 3 5 6 7 8. “An author ought to write for the youth of his generation, the critics of the next and the schoolmasters of ever afterward.” F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Voice Lessons by Nancy Dean. Voice The unique expression of the author’s personality The fingerprint of a person’s language The color and texture of communication.
Tone or Attitude:. Tone/ Attitude... A definition: Definition of Tone Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or.
For writers, using appropriate, specific diction is invaluable. Effective word choice is very important.
DEFINE optional plan 5 – 10 minute talk (examples, mini-activity?) 50 minutes define activity.
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1. To inform (biography, autobiography, editorial, essay, article, technical writing…) 2. To persuade (political cartoon, speech, essay, advertise, debate,
Shakespearean Sonnets
Example: Tone = somber I chose this word because…
