24 Questions
The author's tone is often reflected in the ______________ language used.
formal or informal
The way characters speak can be based on their ______________ background.
character's
Short sentences can be used to create a sense of ______________.
urgency
The use of ______________ language can create a light-hearted tone.
informal
In dialogue, hyper intelligent or cold characters often have a ______________ robotic style.
blunt
The length of an author's sentences can ______________.
vary
The author's ______________ towards the subject can be reflected in the tone.
attitude
The use of ______________ language can create a serious tone.
formal
The Author's ______ is the manner the writer writes.
style
The ______ of an author can be identified in their writing technique and use of language.
style
An author's ______ can be inspired by their background and experiences.
style
Understanding an author's ______ can help you find similar works or more writing by the same author.
style
Authors use ______ to make ideas come alive on the page.
words
The use of formal or informal ______ is a key aspect of an author's style.
words
An author's ______ can be formal or informal, depending on the context and audience.
language
The choice of ______ can significantly impact the tone and mood of a text.
words
The tone of the passage is ominous, suggesting a bit of ______ or foreboding.
fear
Words like ______, dark, and looming can lead the readers to what the tone is.
caution
The tone of the passage is happy and ______ as there was a successful, happy resolution to the problem.
contentment
The ______ of the story is the atmosphere or feeling the author creates in the story.
mood
The author's use of words like ______ and hummed creates a happy and content mood.
glittered
The tree was ______ and brittle, and now waited forlornly by the side of the road to be picked up.
dry
Sensory language appeals to the ______ senses and can be used as a writing style.
five
There was a ______ flavor in the thick but silky soup that was served.
tangy
Study Notes
Author's Style
- Author's style is the manner or method of writing that is recognizable as their own
- It is a combination of literary devices, tone, mood, and language that is similar in all their texts
- Style can be influenced by the author's background and can be identified in their writing technique and language use
Identifying Style
- Style can be identified in writing technique and language use
- It can be influenced by the author's background, such as Christian themes in Madeleine L'Engle's work
- Understanding an author's style can help find similar writing or more work from the same author
Elements of Style
Language or Word Choice
- Authors can use formal or informal words to convey meaning
- Formal language is more polished and proper, while informal language is more casual and conversational
- Examples: "Jason's friends insulted him" (formal) vs. "Jason's friends dissed him" (informal)
- Word choice can also include idioms and colloquialisms that are specific to a region or culture
Length
- Authors can vary the length of their sentences to create different effects
- Short sentences can be used for simplicity and clarity, while long sentences can be used for complexity and detail
- Examples: "Jason went to the store. He bought a scarf" (short sentences) vs. "Jason quickly went to the department store, where he bought a woolen scarf" (long sentence)
Dialogue
- Dialogue can be used to reveal character traits and background
- Examples: Southern American English ("Aw shucks, I reckon we could fix somethin' up for ya sweetpea"), hyper-intelligent or cold characters ("Your irrational emotions do not compute for this situation"), and pop culture references (Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory)
Tone
- Tone is the author's attitude towards the subject matter
- Formal language can create a serious tone, while informal language can create a light-hearted tone
- Examples: "Tarantulas lurk in hidden crevices of the desert" (serious tone) vs. "Beware the creepy crawlers in the desert!" (light-hearted tone)
Mood
- Mood is the atmosphere or feeling created in the story
- Mood depends on the story and can be influenced by word choice and language use
- Examples: "Maria wore a black veil to cover her tears" (sad mood), "During the holidays, my mother's house was glittered with decorations and hummed with preparations" (happy mood)
Sensory Language
- Sensory language appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell)
- Examples: "There was a tangy flavor in the thick but silky soup that was served"
Learn about the author's style, how it's recognized, and where it can be identified in a text. Understand the literary devices, tone, mood, and language used in writing.
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