1. Intro to Identity

3. Terms to know:
Voice: a writer’s use of language in his/her unique style
Diction: word choice chosen for a specific purpose
“I’ll do it right away, sir,” Vs. “Yeah, just a sec.”
“I regret to inform you that that is not the case.” Vs. “You’re wrong!”
Syntax: The arrangement of words an the order of grammatical elements for emphasis
“Believe you me” rather than saying “trust me” or “Believe Me”

4. Terms to know:
Imagery: The words or phrases a writer uses to describe people, objects, actions, feelings, and ideas.
Painting a picture with words using the 5 senses
“The golden yellow sunlight filtered down through the pale new leaves on the oak trees, coming to rest on Jessica's brown toes that were splayed in the red Georgia mud.”
“I could hear the popping and crackling as mom dropped the bacon into the frying pan, and soon the salty, greasy smell wafted toward me.”
Tone: the writer or speaker’s attitude toward the subject
“Please come home early” vs “You better be home by 11.”
“I told you.” vs “I TOLD YOU.”

5. Diction (word choice) and Syntax (arrangement or order):
Diction: Mary walked into the store.
Mary pranced into the boutique. (What does that suggest about Mary?)
Mary barged into the office. (What can you infer?)
You try!
Mary ___________ into the store
You try playing with the syntax (order of the sentence):

6. Take a look at your pizza chart

9. Take a look at the reading selection

10. After reading