PPT-Diction & Tone Diction refers to the author’s choice of words.

Diction amp Tone Diction refers to the authors choice of words Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writers words express When analyzing diction consider such questions as Is the language concrete or abstract. a. nd how to discuss them meaningfully . PowerPoint modified from originals at . http://parkrose.orvsd.org/. , Hill’s 2007 . AP Lit Diction Guide, and . http://exchange.guhsd.net/details.php?object_id=370. From . Longitude. Expository Essay. Is a brief nonfiction work in which an author informs the reader by explaining, defining, or interpreting an idea. Often, the writer reaches a conclusion through reasoning or logic.. Creating Tone and Mood Through Diction. Tone:. The attitude the writer takes toward the subject he/she is writing about or toward the reader.. Writer-centered. Tone words . (not a complete list). Sincere. ESL 015 Wenli Zhang. What’s your understanding of this sentence?. “T. he difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug. . Notes. DICTION…... "The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter.". ―. Mark . Twain. Diction. Diction refers to an author’s word choice. . Every word is chosen for a reason!. a. nd how to discuss them meaningfully . Definitions. Diction: an author’s . choice . of words, especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or . effectiveness . Any . of the four generally accepted levels of diction—formal, informal, colloquial, or slang—may be correct in a particular context but incorrect in another or when mixed unintentionally. Most ideas have a number of alternate words that the writer can select to suit . MRS. BURHENN. TONE. . Tone . is defined as the writer's or speaker's attitude toward the subject and the audience. Understanding tone in prose and poetry can be challenging because the reader doesn't have voice inflection to obscure or to carry meaning. Thus, an appreciation of word choice, details, imagery, and language all contribute to the understanding of tone. To misinterpret tone is to misinterpret meaning. . R.I.9-10.4. I . can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meanings, analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and . Diction. Syntax. Tone. Point of View. Developed by Mrs. . Stacey Reaves. Sumter. , . SC. Adapted by Adrien . Alsobrook. .. Memphis, TN. Diction: Word Choice. “The difference between the right word and almost the right word is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” Mark Twain. Diction: Word Choice. “The difference between the right word and almost right word is like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.” . – Mark Twain. To study diction is to analyze how a writer uses words for a distinct purpose and effect.. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?. Double-Entry Journals. Diction. Incorrect: “The author uses diction.”. Incorrect: “The author uses good diction.”. Diction is the author’s word choice. In order to analyze diction, you must discuss . Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?. Tone is the attitude or feeling that the writer’s words express.. When analyzing diction, consider such questions as:. Is the language concrete or abstract?. Are the words monosyllabic or polysyllabic?.