Extra Credit:
Sections 2 and 3 can do an extra Achieve article and earn extra credit for the week. They only need to to the poll question and do well on the activity questions for the extra credit.
Notes from Author's
Style Level Up
Style is the way a
particular work is written- not what is
said but how it is said. A style is
unique, because it is the result of a writer's individual choices. These choices give the written work its
voice, or personality.
Many elements help to
create a writer's style, including word choice, sentence structure, tone, and
the use of figurative language.
Word Choice
Short or long
Technical or slang
Conversational or
formal
Sentence Structure
Short, simple
Long, complex
Use of Imagery
Figurative language
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Voice- Personality
comes through writer's style
Tone- writer's attitude
toward subject
Serious or humorous
Formal or informal
Angry or peaceful
Three common styles of
writing are ornate, conversational, and plain.
Ornate Style
Sophisticated word
choice
Complex sentences
Parenthetical
expressions
Conversational Tone
Easier for readers to
follow
Plain Style
Easy to understand
Less chatty
Simple, direct
sentences
Precise word choice
