Literature Elements and Style

Vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture notes concerning style, diction, syntax, and other literary elements.

Style

How an author expresses thoughts through writing, encompassing choices in diction, syntax, imagery, tone, voive and literary devices.

Diction

The choice of words and their level of pormality.

Syntax

The arrangement of words and sentences.

Imagery

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Voice

The unique personality or perspective of the narrator or author.

Literacy Devices

Techniques like metaphor, Simile, alliteration, and Symbolism that enhance the text's example.o

Metaphor

A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as", suggesting that one thing is another to highlight a particular quality or aspect.

Simite

A comparison between two unlike things using "hke" art as" to highlight Similarities between them.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Mood

Pertains to the emotional atmosphere.