Author's Style.pptx

Author’s Style  Let’s break it down! Author – is the writer Style – The manner or method of doing things.  What is the Author’s Style? - It is the manner the Author writes, that is recognizable as his/her style. - They may use combinations of literary devices, tone, mood, and l...

Author’s Style  Let’s break it down! Author – is the writer Style – The manner or method of doing things.  What is the Author’s Style? - It is the manner the Author writes, that is recognizable as his/her style. - They may use combinations of literary devices, tone, mood, and language that is similar in all texts they write.  Where can style be identified? - The style can be identified in the writing technique and use of language, and it can also be inspired by the background of the author. - For example, Madeleine L’Engle is a devout Christian author, so a lot of Christian themes can be seen in her work:  Why know about the Author’s Style? - If you’ve read something before that you liked and want to find work that’s similar, you can identify what you liked about the text by understanding the different styles - You can then find writing that uses similar styles or maybe more work from the same  Where can style be seen? - Author’s use words to make ideas come alive on page. - Applying techniques like: language, dialogue, length, tone, mood, and sensory language  Where can style be - seen? Language or Word choices - Dialogue - Length - Tone & Mood - Sensory language Language or Word choice Author’s can use formal or informal words. - Informal: Jason’s friends dissed him. - Formal: Jason’s friends insulted him. The word diss is considered informal Language or Word choice Another example is something you say often: - Can I ask for some ice cream? - Can I request for some ice cream? The English language has a vast library Language or Word choice Request – Ask for Manage – Deal with Exit – Go out Reach /Attain – Come up with Language or Word choice FORMAL Dear Sir, After examining your job description, I feel that I am an excellent candidate. I have many years of experience performing these specific duties. My resume is attached. Please do read it over at your convenience and contact me if you have questions. Sincerely, Language or Word choice INFORMAL Hey, Sara! What's goin on tonight? Hit me up before you leave ok. ttyl! xoxo Beth Length The length or how long author’s write their sentences can vary. Some often use short sentences, others use long and descriptive sentences. Length - Jason went to the store. He bought a scarf (less descriptive) - Jason quickly went to the department store, adamantly, eagerly, where he bought a woolen scarf. Dialogue - The author can also apply style in the way their characters speak that could be based on the character’s background Dialogue Characters from the southern countryside in the United States often have a country accent. “Aw shucks, I reckon we could fix somethin’ up for ya sweetpea. Ya’ll hang tight now” Dialogue Hyper intelligent or cold characters often have a blunt robotic dialogue style. “Your irrational emotions do not compute for this situation. It is preferable if you ceased the excretion of Dialogue An example of how Dialogue can make a character: Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory is a nerdy intelligent character that uses pop culture references a lot Tone Tone can tell a lot about the author’s attitude towards the subject. - Formal language creates a serious tone - Informal language creates a light- hearted tone. Tone Tarantulas lurk in hidden crevices of the desert. - Serious and formal Beware the creepy crawlers in the desert! - Light-hearted and informal The girls were playing in the pond, splashing each other and trying to catch fish with their hands. They were having fun, but kept looking over their shoulders at the looming forest. The long grass of the field kept moving and they sort of felt like they were being watched.. About half an hour passed and still the girls kept checking the field for movements. It seemed like a pair of dark eyes was on them.. They even considered going back inside, but that would mean homework time. So they continued splashing, but with caution now. Their eyes hardly left the field. The tone of this passage is ominous, suggesting a bit of fear or foreboding. Words like caution, dark, and looming can lead the readers to what the tone is. Finally, one of the girls pointed to the grass and giggled. "Meow!" A cat sat on the edge of the field and licked its paw. The girls had a great time giving attention and belly rubs! They laughed, and the cat was satisfied enough to contently walk back into the field. The tone of the passage is happy and contentment as there was a successful, happy resolution to the problem. Also words like giggled and laughed gives us as clue about the tone. Mood Mood is the atmosphere or feeling the author creates in the story. It depends on the story. (Happy stories = happy mood!) - 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. We ate cookies and drank cider while we helped her wrap bright packages and trim the trees. We felt warm and excited, listening to Christmas carols and even singing along sometimes. We would tease each other about our terrible voices and then sing louder! Mood: Content, happy. Words like warm, excited, and glittered are also used by the author Mood After New Year's, the time came to put all the decorations away and settle in for the long, cold winter. The house seemed to sigh as we boxed up its finery. The tree was dry and brittle, and now waited forlornly by the side of the road to be picked up. Mood: Dreary, depressed. Words like cold, sigh, brittle, and forlornly are used by the author Sensory Language Sensory language appeals to the five senses and can be used as a writing style There was a tangy flavor in the thick but silky soup that was served. A perfectly golden color in a warm elegantly crafted bowl Sight words : Words that make the reader see what the author sees. Colors, Movements, Shapes, Appearances. Sound words : Words that make the reader hear what the author hears. Piercing, Rowdy, Racket, Whisper, Mutter, Laugh, Scream, Cry Taste words : Words that make the reader taste was the author tastes. Bitter, Tangy, Hot, Sweet Smell words : Words that make the reader smell what the author smells. Fresh, Moldy, Putrid, Sweet  Recap! Language - “Formal or Informal” Dialogue - “How do the characters speak?” Length - “How long and detailed are your sentences?” Tone - “How serious or light-hearted is your writing?” Mood - “Is your story a happy or sad one” What did you learn today? Share it with us!  Let’s try to develop your Style! Write a short passage on Google Docs Apply any of these styles, or a combination of them to make your own unique style!