Denotation & Connotation

With a partner, write down 5 synonyms for each of the following words: Thin Woman Man

DENOTATION: Literal meaning of a word CONNOTATION: secondary meaning suggested by the word

Diction

Think about the difference in these 4 occasions: Homecoming A job interview Hang out at a friend’s house A funeral What would you wear?

Hang out at a friend’s house Homecoming Fancy, Expressive A job interview Scholarly, Professional Hang out at a friend’s house Casual, Relaxed A funeral Serious, Proper

Diction refers to the author’s choice of words Diction depends on: Occasion Topic Purpose

Irony

In general, a discrepancy between expectation and reality Someone says the opposite of what they really mean or intend; sarcasm

Tone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJLxTqiUl44

The way the author expresses his attitude through his writing Can change very quickly, or may remain the same throughout the story Expressed by use of syntax, point of view, diction, and the level of formality in writing

Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8muSkXjPHE

Anglo – Saxon suffix -some Page: 46

Latin prefix Ad- Page:

Antonym Clues

Using context clues that give the opposite meaning of a word Examples: Powerboats were prohibited at the lake, but sailboats were allowed. Beowulf tried to steady his crew as they were nervous and fickle about fighting Grendel.

Coordinating Conjunction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-catJZm_2TI

Cause and Effect

Prepositional Phrases

Preposition: A word that relates a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence Object of the preposition: The noun that is connected to another noun or pronoun through the prepositional phrase. A prepositional phrase is a group of words containing a preposition, a noun or pronoun object of the preposition, and any modifiers of the object.

Syntax

refers to sentence structure the order of the words in a sentence that makes it understandable to native English speakers

Apposition and Diazeugma Why do writers use this? To emphasize mood To add dimension

Apposition The placement of 2 elements, typically nouns or noun phrases, side by side so that the second identifies, clarifies or elaborates the first. Further examples on page 47

Diazeugma The linkage of a single subject with two or more verbs, either to add dimension to the first verb or to establish a clear sequence of actions or events. Further examples on page 47