Syntax Notes

What is Syntax?

syntax refers not only to the structure of sentences, their types. variations the author chooses, connections, and ideas, but also into smaller structures within sentences. These smaller structures are referred to as phrases(group of words) and clauses( group of words containing subject and verb).

• Syntax affects the pace of a piece, its rythym

What is Diction?   

• Diction refers to the word choice of the author. The main things to identify is what word choices does the author use? Where does the author use or show this use of word choice( give it an identity by describing it as informal, formal, positive/negative connotation, appealing to emotions, precise, concrete, or abstract. After these steps, show what the authors purpose is using what diction is found an the way it is said or directed to the audience.