2. How Can We Use Language?
Language has utility in every facet of life
We use language ___________________________
Can be ____________
We can even communicate with _____________________ (animals, technology)
We can communicate ideas, express ourselves, persuade others, argue, etc.
3. What Are Words?
Words are the second
___________________________that have meaning
(the smallest being morphemes)
Can be chained together to form coherent
sentences
They can be altered to
____________________________ of the word
What’s the big deal about words?
-The use of words can affect the way we
perceive a piece of writing
Ex) Diction, syntax, phrases, stylistic choices
Question: In what way can language differ
when comparing a letter to your
grandmother and a letter to a university?
What ways do they differ? Question
from the slide: Answer here
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4. Language In the Media/ Context
Language varies from resource to
resource
It is important to understand the
Intent of the writing
Take a look at the Form of the media.
Is it informational? Is it artistic? Is it
persuasive?
Question: What are some of the
stylistic differences when comparing
these texts?
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Write down your answer here
5. Tools for Language
Consider the tools writers use to help
them with their intent
Diction: choice of words the writer
uses (formal/ informal)
Syntax: the arrangement of words and
phrases that create sentences
Stylistic Choice: the use of devices
that give auxiliary meaning and feel
Imagery: images that the texts invokes
Write a brief response to the
video under
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6. Poetry, Novels, and
Books
Just by seeing that this is a poem, what kind of
writing can we expect to see?
- Diction:
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- Stylistic Choices: __________________________
- First Person narration
- Syntax: ____________________________________
- Invokes imagery of what the writer
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7. News and Informational Sources
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Informational: contains facts
that can be proven
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Well defined
Objective (not swayed by biases)
Simple sentences to easily comprehend
8. Consider, how effective would the
writing be if each writer switched
methods?
- How effective would a news article
be if the writer used “I” language?
- Would the poem carry the same
meaning by using formal diction?
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Listen to the audio by
Abraham Lincoln
9. Compare and Contrast
- Would poets write their poetry using the informational writing style? Why or
why not? Be sure to support evidence for you claims.
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Poetry Both News Article
10. Activity
Analyze the specific literary devices used in the poem
Analyze the specific literary devices used in the article
Now, switch the devices and see if they work as the writers intended them
to do.
