1. Cougar Writing Camp Today: DICTION Diction = Word Choice:  Remember: a dictionary is a collection of words.  Effective DICTION can make all the difference (i.e., better nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs)  BORING: I ran away from the mean dog.  BETTER: I sprinted with unceasing speed away from the inhuman canine that was ruthlessly gnawing at my heels.

2. Dennis Rodman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwmWCPy m9os

3. Analyzing Diction Screen Version #1Screen Version #2 Yet another suspension A suspension

4. Analyzing Diction Using specific evidence from BOTH screen versions, write which version paints the more favorable picture of Dennis Rodman. Example: Screen version paints a more favorable picture of Rodman. This version states that, ““ which shows. On the other hand, screen version says, “ “ which suggests that. Therefore,.

5. 2009 VMA Awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvaakT52RjQ

6. Picture This… You are at MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) and you witness this event. After the show, you talk to three different people about what happened. Adjust your DICTION for the following: Audience 1: To Taylor Swift who is sobbing backstage after she’s received her award. Audience 2: To your best friend (who also witnessed the event) who calls you after the ceremony. Audience 3: To your parents who have never heard of Taylor Swift or Kanye West.