Sunday, November 5, 2017

Diction and Tone

IQ: How does a writer's diction impact tone, and to what effect?

1. Quiz over rhetorical terms

2. General Patton comparison SOAPStone
Discussion: how does diction impact the tone of the speech? What might have been each man's purpose in creating such a tone?

3. Multiple Choice Practice

HW: Imitation Writing
Create your own address for a sacred, or “hallowed,” space of your choosing. Your address must capture Lincoln’s in tone and structure and use of devices, but of course the content will be determined by the place you choose. (Graded assessment--creating tone, following structure, attempt at devices)

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Terms and Multiple Choice Review

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