Understanding Author's Style

What is the author's style?

• The way something is written - not what is said, but how it is said.

• The content of the writing.

• The length of the sentences.

• The number of characters in the story.

Which of the following is an element of the author's style?

• Diction

• Plot

• Character names

• Page numbers

Which element is NOT part of the author's style?

• Syntax

• Tone

• Imagery

• Chapter titles

What is diction?

• The author's word choice

• The plot of a story

• The setting of a story

• The characters in a story

Why do authors carefully choose their words?

• To fill space

• Each word is meant to be there

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

What should be considered when looking at diction?

• Denotation and connotation

• Length and complexity

• Font and color

• Author's background

What is denotation?

• The emotional charge of a word

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The length of a word

• The sound of a word

What is connotation?

• The dictionary definition of a word

• The emotional charge of a word

• The spelling of a word

• The pronunciation of a word

What is syntax in writing?

• The author's sentence structure

• The author's choice of words

• The author's use of punctuation

• The author's tone

According to the text, how do authors create their sentences?

• Randomly, without any purpose

• Methodically, with meaning and purpose

• Quickly, to save time

• Emotionally, based on their mood