TONE, MOOD, TECHNIQUE, AND PURPOSE OF THE AUTHOR

Tells us how the author thinks about their subject.

It is the author's attitude toward the story and the reader.

Influences the story's mood or atmosphere.

Not stated directly.

You must read between the lines to see what the author's attitude is on the subject.

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How the writer's words make us feel.

Usually associated with the setting.

The emotions that the readers feel.

What emotions you are going through as you read the text.

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A reflection of his or her personality, unique voice, and way of approaching the audience and readers.

Distinguishes the work of different authors from one another.

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What are the 4 Basic Literary Styles used in writing?

• Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive
• Comparative, Symbolic, Informative, Biographical
• Historical, Technical, Reflective, Dramatic
• Fictional, Poetic, Analytical, Satirical

Is a writing style that seeks to explain, illuminate, or expose.

Can include essays, newspaper, and magazine articles, instruction manuals, textbooks, encyclopedia, etc.

It's main purpose is to explain, inform, and educate the readers.

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A subject - oriented writing style, in which authors focus in telling you about a given topic or subject without voicing their personal opinions.

One of the most common types of writing.

Always seen in textbooks and how-to articles.

The author just tells you about a given subject, such as how to do something.

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A writing style that focuses on communicating the details of a character, event, or place.

Its main purpose is to describe a character, an event, or a place in great detail.

Poetic in nature.

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A writing style that tries to bring other people around the author's point of view.

Its main purpose is to convince.

Contains the opinions of the author.

Often used in letters of complaint, advertisements, and commercials.

The author takes a stand and asks you to agree with their point of view.

Often asks for readers to do something about the situation.

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Tells a story.

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A writing style that usually involves characters and dialogue.

Its main purpose is to tell a story.

Includes short stories, novels, novellas, biographies, and poetry.

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