Author's Style

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What is author's style?

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A writer's unique way of communicating ideas using word choice, sentence structure, imagery, point of view, voice, and tone.

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What is imagery?

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A literary technique that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures and appeal to the senses.

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What is author's purpose?

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The reason a writer crafts a particular work, which can include to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is author's tone?

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The writer's attitude toward the subject, which can be serious, humorous, sarcastic, respectful, etc.

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What is personification?

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A literary device that gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is repetition in literature?

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The repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis.

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What is point of view?

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The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, second-person, or third-person.

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What is voice in writing?

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The unique style or personality of the writer that comes through in their writing.

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What is sentence structure?

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The way a sentence is arranged, including the order of words and the relationship between them.

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What is tone in literature?

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The overall mood or feeling conveyed by the author's word choice and style.