Monologues Objective: To analyze the use of rhetorical techniques (diction, jargon, colloquialism) for creating voice and drawing inferences about a speaker and apply these techniques to a written monologue

Lists Write down a hobby, activity, religious event, job, sport, recreation, or other Create a list of words associated with it – Example: Teaching-lesson plans, off period, CLO, SGO, SPF, direct instruction, inquiry based…

Definitions Voice – A writer’s or speaker’s use of language Colloquialism – Idiom, popular expression, vulgar Effect: Identifies the writer’s or speaker’s culture or background Jargon – Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand Effect: Creates a unified bond with the group or excludes others who do not belong to the group

“Girl” Mark the Text – Look for diction that stands out to you – Underline or highlight the words – Explain the effect How did it make you feel? Who uses these words? What inferences can you make about the speaker? What connotations do you have with the word? What are ALL the denotative meanings? (look them up)

“Instructions for Life” Mark the Text – Look for diction that stands out to you – Underline or highlight the words – Explain the effect How did it make you feel? Who uses these words? What inferences can you make about the speaker? What connotations do you have with the word? What are ALL the denotative meanings? (look them up)

Criteria What can you say is true for both monologues? What are the top three criteria for writing a monologue of this style?

Monologue Select one activity from your list Write a monologue that includes the top three criteria you have listed for a monologue of this style