Voice: Diction, Detail/Imagery, Syntax, and Tone

Connotation is...

• The dictionary definition of a word

• Words that are only familiar to certain groups

• How the author arranges the sentences and structure of the piece of writing

• How a word feels to the reader (positive, negative, neutral)

Denotation is...

• The dictionary definition of a word

• Words that only certain groups are familiar with

• How an author arranges sentences and structures the piece of writing

• How a word makes the reader feel (positive, negative, neutral)

Imagery appeals to...

• The reader's logical thought process

• The reader's five senses

• The reader's sense of direction

• The reader's personal beliefs

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.3D

What is one way a writer can add imagery?

• By varying sentence length

• By using a positive/negative word

• By using figurative language

• By using specific punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Syntax is...

• The author's word choice

• The author's use of symbols/images

• The way the author feels about the writing

• How the author structures the writing through sentences and punctuation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Tone is...

• The author's approach to the topic

• How the reader is supposed to feel

• A sound included for sensory purposes

• Sentence structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Mood is...

• The author's attitude and approach to the topic

• How the reader feels after reading

• How I feel on a Monday

• Sentence structure

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Diction is...

• Using figurative language and details to set the tone

• Using sentence structure and punctuation to set the tone

• Using specific words to set the tone

• Using a dictionary to look up a word

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the mood of the following passage: "She stared out the window watching as the rain dripped slowly from the eaves wondering when life would begin."

• Melancholy, sad

• Angry, hopeless

• Happy, joyful

• Mysterious, suspenseful

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the tone of the following passage?: "'However could she survive without her super dumb ex-boyfriend! How could she ever hope to find someone who could walk and chew gum at the same time! Whatever would she do!'"

• Formal

• Angry

• Resigned

• Ironic

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4