Do Now - Oct. 28th - Author's Craft Review

Which of the following are the two categories of Author's Craft?

• Figurative Language & Word Choice

• Structure & Word Choice

• Stylistic & Literary Devices

• Stylistic & Structure

Answer explanation

The two categories of Author's Craft devices are Stylistic & Structural.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of these options is a reason that Author's use both Figurative Language & specific Word Choice?

(Choose All that Apply)

• To paint a picture in the Reader's mind.

• To help the reader understand what the character(s) are experiencing.

• To Focus the Reader's attention on a specific section or idea within the text.

• To make their writing more effective & engaging.

Answer explanation

ALL of the Answer Choices are Reasons that Author's use Figurative Language and specific word choice!!

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The bride looked (pretty) ___________________ in her wedding dress.

Which of the following words would be a better word choice to replace the word "pretty"?

• Gorgeous

• Simple

• Extravagant

• Skinny

Answer explanation

The bride looked gorgeous in her wedding dress.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The man (said) ___________________ that he was very upset.

Which of the following words would be a better word choice to replace the word "said"?

• Showed

• Responded

• Agreed

• Declared

Answer explanation

The man declared that he was very upset.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6