DIDLS

D-I-D-L-S DICTION: the connotation of the word choice IMAGES: vivid appeals made to the various senses have an emotion or attitude attached to them. These descriptions can include figures of speech that appeal to sensory experiences DETAILS: facts that are included or those omitted, most commonly the facts. The speaker's perspective shapes what details are given. LANGUAGE: the overall use of language and words in the entire passage, especially figurative language. Syntax: selected sentence structures reveal attitude (short sentences indicate emotion; longer sentences indicate a more reasonable scholarly intent). binder p. 67

D-I-D-L-S DICTION: the connotation of the word choice— look at the diction in these sentences. How is each different? The student strutted into the classroom. The student flitted into the classroom. The student walked into the classroom. The old man’s house was the color red. The old man’s house was the color of blood. The old man’s house was the color of ripe apples. My father led him into the room. My dad led him into the room. My caregiver led him into the room. ----- Meeting Notes (6/23/15 14:16) ----- If this were a teacher speaking, which of these suggests that the teacher may dislike the student? If this were a student headed trick or treating, which suggests s/he is nervous/apprehensive? If this were a thirteen year old boy, which suggests that he feels distant/detached from his family?

D-I-D-L-S DICTION: the connotation of the word choice “Meanwhile, the United States Army, thirsting for revenge, was prowling the country north and west of the Black Hills, killing Indians wherever they could be found.” –Dee Brown, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee What is the sentence really about? (subject) What words seem powerful of suggestive? (Voice Lessons 9)

D-I-D-L-S DICTION: the connotation of the word choice “Meanwhile, the United States Army, thirsting for revenge, was prowling the country north and west of the Black Hills, killing Indians wherever they could be found.” –Dee Brown, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee What do they suggest is the author’s attitude toward the subject? (Voice Lessons 9)

D-I-D-L-S IMAGES: vivid appeals made to the various senses have an emotion or attitude attached to them. These descriptions can include figures of speech that appeal to sensory experiences. His heart beat faster, sounding like a machine gun in the roar of battle pounding in his ears. His heart beat faster, sounding like a playing card thumping rapidly against bicycle spokes in his ears.

D-I-D-L-S IMAGES: vivid appeals made to the various senses have an emotion or attitude attached to them. These descriptions can include figures of speech that appeal to sensory experiences. “The dog stood up and growled like a lion, stiff- standing hackles, teeth uncovered as he lashed up his fury for a charge.” Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God “The people said that the elephant had come suddenly upon him round the corner of the hut, caught him with its trunk, put its foot on his back and ground him into the earth.” George Orwell, “Shooting an Elephant”

D-I-D-L-S IMAGES: vivid appeals made to the various senses have an emotion or attitude attached to them. These descriptions can include figures of speech that appeal to sensory experiences. She looked into the distance, and the old terror flamed up for an instant, then sank again. Edna heard her father’s voice and her sister Margaret’s. She heard the barking of an old dog that was chained to the sycamore tree. The spurs of the cavalry officer clanged as he walked across the porch. There was the hum of bees, and the musky odor of pinks filled the air. (Kate Chopin, The Awakening) What sense(s) is being appealed to? What mood do these images create? How/why? (Voice Lessons 49)

D-I-D-L-S DETAILS: facts that are included or those omitted, most commonly the facts. The speaker's perspective shapes what details are given. Example 1: He was angry. His face was red. Example 2: Over one hundred people attended the funeral. Many people attended the funeral. Example 3: His mother made dinner for him. His mother made chicken pot pie from scratch for him for dinner.

D-I-D-L-S LANGUAGE: the overall use of language and words in the entire passage, especially figurative language. Syntax: selected sentence structures reveal attitude (short sentences indicate emotion; longer sentences indicate a more reasonable scholarly intent).

D-I-D-L-S DICTION: the connotation of the word choice IMAGES: vivid appeals made to the various senses have an emotion or attitude attached to them. These descriptions can include figures of speech that appeal to sensory experiences DETAILS: facts that are included or those omitted, most commonly the facts. The speaker's perspective shapes what details are given. LANGUAGE: the overall use of language and words in the entire passage, especially figurative language. Syntax: selected sentence structures reveal attitude (short sentences indicate emotion; longer sentences indicate a more reasonable scholarly intent). binder p. 67

Tone Vocabulary… Critical Passionate Reverent Energetic Brash Candid binder, p. 71

tone cards assignment binder, p. 69 Directions: On side 2, neatly construct an original sentence at least fifteen words long that suggests the definition of the word using context clues and showing your understanding. You may not use words from the definition in your sentence. A good sentence will help you remember the definition! 3 X 5 notecard, side 2 Sentence  When his little sister announced to everyone that buffalo had wings, she proved how clueless she really was. binder, p. 69