PPT-Improving Word Choice

Lesson 2 Copyright 2015 by Write Score LLC To identify precise language in texts To improve word choice by using precise language in your written responses To revise and edit your writing based on feedback. Word Choice, Word Order, and Tone. Word Choice. Diction (4). . – an author’s . choice of words. Poetic Diction . – use of elevated language instead of ordinary language. Formal Diction . – dignified impersonal, and . Rite. Right. The Speaking, Reading, and Writing Center. Savvy Sentences and Wonderful Words. Say what you mean and mean what you say, and that way, nobody gets hurt…. Save yourself from:. . potential humiliation. Grammar and the Writing Process. By Jennifer . Cerda. Revising and Editing. Definitions. Revision- the refinement of structure and content.. Editing- the correction of grammar and punctuation errors.. How do the words we choose help set the tone?. ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.4. . Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including . 1) figurative. , . 2) connotative. , and . 3) technical . meanings; . 4) analyze . Heuft. 6 + 1 Traits of Writing: . Focus trait: Word Choice. Writing Trait of Word Choice. What specific words could you use to describe a weak structure vs. a strong structure?. Strong. Structure. Weak Structure. The Six Traits of Writing represent the . things that we can observe, assess, revise,. and edit in any piece of writing.. Writing Trait Introduction: Word Choice. Focus on . Word Choice. Good . word choice . What is description?. Providing readers a detailed visual. Including the five senses—taste, touch, hearing, smell, sight. Using words to paint a picture for the mind. Example—Mark Twain subjectively describes a sunset on the Mississippi River. or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love ‘Reading for . Understanding, Analysis . & Evaluation’ . The Basics. You should answer using bullet points. You must read the question carefully. Unless told to quote you . Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation. Answering questions using your own words. Picking out and explaining why certain words have been used. Explaining why sentence types are effective including linking. Word Choice. Word choice is the careful selection of words to fit the audience, topic, and purpose.. Well-chosen words create vivid images and/or clarify meaning.. Secrets to successful word choice: simplicity, use of powerful verbs, sensitivity to needs and knowledge of audience, and restraint.. Higher R4UAE- Word Choice Analysis Questions You will be asked to comment on the features of the writer’s language e.g. How does the writer’s language... Analyse how the writer’s use of imagery... Analyzing Word Choice Test reflection Example Ruled supports the author's admiring tone . Ruled is stronger and represents a major influence while lead is positive, yet it represents less dominance. Word Choice. Poets must be keenly aware of their . diction. or choice of words.. Because the words function in a compressed atmosphere, the words in a poem must convey meanings gracefully and economically.. Identify techniques. Repetition, word choice, metaphor. 9. Long sentence, repetition, word choice, personification. Short sentences, repetition, word choice. 26. Word choice, metaphor. 45. Exclamation mark, word choice, personification.