DIDLS Chart

Author's word choice

• syntax

• diction

• imagery

• details

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

Use of description that appeal to the senses.

• diction

• imagery

• details

• language

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

facts included or those omitted.

• diction

• imagery

• details

• syntax

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The way the sentences are constructed.

• syntax

• language

• diction

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The writers attitude towards a subject.

• tone

• syntax

• diction

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

using words to convey a tone, atmosphere, or mood to a reader.

• diction

• imagery

• details

• syntax

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

diction, imagery, syntax, details, and language work together to create an author's ____________________.

• style

• claim

• point of view

• text structure

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

All of the following words have a positive tone EXCEPT...

• appreciate
• thrill
• ultimate
• fatigue

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

 Choose the informal sentence 

•        It’s about to go down
•      The event is about to commence 

What is the first D in DIDLS?

• Doritos
• Details
• Diction
• Dalmatian