elements of style Flashcards
detail
describing an object or scene with complete particulars
diction
writer’s/speaker’s particular word choice used to accomplish a goal in writing, determines level of language
figurative language
intentional departure from normal language, not meant to be taken literally, more broad than “figures of speech”
figures of speech
uses of language that depart from original significance of words or word meanings
imagery
use of sensory related words to evoke the reader’s emotions
irony
indicates an intention opposite of what is actually stated, reality different from its appearence
language
similar word choice, control over tone, entire body of words
organization
orders in which ideas are presented
name some types of organization
- chronological: in order
- spatial: physical description
- cause and effect: one event brings about another
attitude
how the speaker is feeling toward the subject
point of view
perspective or vantage point from which the narrative is told
sentance structure
how a sentance is written: fragments, simple, compound, complex, using independent and dependent clauses
syntax
the way in which words are combined to make a sentance, grammatical structure
structure
storyline from beginning to end and how it is written and organized
point of view
perspective or vantage point of which the narrative is told
