Sensory Imagery? What is…

Imagery is the words or phrases a writer uses to represent people, objects, actions, feelings, and ideas descriptively by appealing to the senses.

Words that tell..Sight what would you see ? what would it look like? Examples: old, frail, short, colorful dress, white hair

Words that tell…Sound what would you hear ? what does it sound like? Examples: shout, thud, whistle, clatter

Words that tell…Taste what would you taste ? what does it taste like? Examples: buttery, salty, warm, crisp, juicy

Words that tell…Smell how does it smell? what does it smell like? Examples: musty, fresh, spicy, piney

Words that tell…Touch/Feeling what does it feel like? how does it feel? Examples: sharp, smooth, tickly, warm, fuzzy, dry

Divide A Sheet of Paper Into Four Columns & Label Like This: Sight Sound Taste Touch Smell

Now You Try It – Use Sensory Imagery to describe: 1. pizza 2. popcorn 3. a boring class 4. a football player who thinks he’s really cool. 5. a silly dog

DICTION!!! What is in a name

What is diction? Diction is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Diction includes Grammar Vocabulary Sounds of words Tones of words Meanings of words

Connotation vs. denotation Denotation is the exact meaning of the word Connotation gives the reader a distinct impression, calling on emotion rather than fact.

We could say aria is informed. Or we could say aria is a know it all. What are the different connotations for each word?

Kendall is thin. Kendall is scrawny. Kendall is slender Kendall is thin. Kendall is scrawny. Kendall is slender. Kendall is skinny. Which word was a neutral connotation? Thin Which word has a desirable connotation? Slender Which connotation is an extreme insult? Scrawny Which connotation is a slight insult? skinny

Which has a more critical connotation? Lazy vs relaxed Which has a more critical connotation?

Which has a tastier connotation? Juicy vs greasy Which has a tastier connotation?

What is the difference between house and home? What are the feelings or images that come to mind with each word

Mommy, mom, ma, mother, mama, birth mother What do all the words have in common? What do they refer to? What feelings or images come to mind with each word?

Diction is words choice. Pay attention to a words being used. Each word can change a sentence dramatically. When we look at an authors diction, we look at an authors word choice.

Think of words like superheroes! They may appear ordinary but they have hidden powers!!!

Expand your vocabulary to better your diction!

Syntax Literary device

What is syntax? Syntax is how the author arranges the words and the order of grammatical elements in a sentence.

Tone Tone is the AUTHOR’S attitude towards the audience, the subject, or the character You can recognize the tone/attitude by the language/word choices the author uses. His language will reveal his perspective/opinion (that is, whether it is positive/negative) about the subject.

DESCRIBING TONE Adjectives are used to describe tone Have a healthy “tone vocabulary” Consider some words that describe tone. Sarcastic, sincere, embarrassed, proud or frightened The key to choosing the correct tone is to carefully consider the author’s word choice.

Gentlemen: I received your letter today by post, in regard to the ransom you ask for the return of my son. I think you are a little high in your demands, and I hereby make you a counter proposition, which I am inclined to believe you will accept. You bring Johnny home and pay me two hundred and fifty dollars in cash, I agree to take him off your hands. You had better come at night, for the neighbors believe he is lost, and I couldn’t be responsible for what they would do to anyone they saw bringing him back. Very respectfully, EBENEZER DORSET

TONE Which adjectives best describe the tone of his note? Tone: Evidence: