LITERATURE QUESTIONS
ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE
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What they are wearing
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What they are saying
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What they are doing
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Nothing. That’s not a thing.
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Detailed explanation-1: -When analyzing diction, look for specific words or short phrases that seem stronger than the others (ex. Bragg’s use of slingshot instead of travel). Diction is NEVER the entire sentence! Also, look for a pattern (or similarity) in the words the writer chooses (ex.
Detailed explanation-2: -Diction refers to the linguistic choices a writer makes to effectively convey an idea, a point of view, or tell a story. In literature, the words used by an author can help establish a distinct voice and style.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why Diction Is Important. The wrong word can take readers out of the story or cause them to misinterpret an intended message. The right word can add to the story’s tone or mood. Good word choices can show a character’s social status, background, education, where he’s from, and his personality.
Detailed explanation-4: -Connotative diction can be used by an author to evoke specific emotions in his/her audience. Those emotions lead the reader to understand the tone or the attitude the author has toward his/her subject. Diction is one of the strongest indicators of tone and therefore, very useful in style analysis.