1. Sept. 2 - Add the following words to your list of literary terms:
connotation: the emotional response evoked by a word, in contrast to its literal meaning (denotation)
figurative language: language that communicates ideas beyond the literal meanings of words; can make descriptions and unfamiliar or difficult ideas easier to understand includes:
simile, metaphor, personification & hyperbole
style: the distinctive way in which a work is written; not so much what is said but how it is said; includes: word choice, sentence length, tone, imagery and use of dialogue.
tone: writer’s attitude toward his or her subject; uses diction, choice of details, and direct statements about his or her position. Unlike mood, which refers to the readers emotional response, tone indicates the author’s feelings.