WICKED WEATHER WITH A MODERN TWIST VOCABULARY Writing a Tall-Tale.

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WICKED WEATHER WITH A MODERN TWIST VOCABULARY Writing a Tall-Tale

EXAGGERATION  Wild, far-fetched statements

HUMOROUS  Funny, lighthearted, and informal

TONE  The attitude expressed by the author through the use of certain words.

DIALECT  A form of language that is spoken in a particular part of the country or by a particular group of people. Contains words, phrases, or pronunciation different than other groups.

SIMILE  A comparison using “like” or “as”

HYPERBOLE  An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally

VOICE  A point of view and personal style that makes one’s writing unique. Dialect can enhance this.

CONCLUSION  Good writers want to leave a lasting impression on the reader; hence they need to use vivid, sophisticated words or phrases in their essays.

REVISE  To make major changes in one’s writing. The writer must make changes to make their writing more coherent, interesting, and memorable.

TRANSITION WORDS  Words that help the writing flow from one thought to another.