Exploring Authors' Language Choices in Literature
Dive into the analysis of authors' deliberate language choices in literature, deciphering the meanings behind selected words and their impact on creating vivid imagery and setting tones within the text. Explore how authors strategically use words like "dreary" and "midnight" to evoke specific emotions and enhance the overall narrative. Engage in dissecting intriguing language elements to gain a deeper understanding of the literary works studied.
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LO: To discuss authors choice of language. What does the word ____________ mean? What image does that word create in the readers mind? Why has the author used that words as opposed to . . .
LO: To discuss authors choice of language. The sun shone in a cloudless sky as birds sang down below. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves on the trees and bees bussed lazily amongst the flowers. The sun shone high in the sky but was quickly obscured by dark clouds. Wind whipped through the trees and animals scurried back to their beds
LO: To discuss authors choice of language. What does the word dreary mean? Why might the author have chosen to use the word dreary? How does the inclusion of the word midnight change the tone of the poem?
How does . . . LO: To discuss authors choice of language. Why does the author . . . What effect . . . Task: Read through the poem and pick out language which you find interesting. Now, compose four questions that you would like to ask about the author use of language. You might want to discuss your questions with someone in your house (or email them to your teacher if you are able). Extension: Identify any vocabulary of which you are unsure of the meaning, using a dictionary to find a definition.
