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Common Commentary Mistakes

Common Commentary Mistakes. Informal Language. I—me—my—we—us—you—should—could—would—may—might—had (as a linking verb). Present Tense. Use present tense when writing about literature : “The character yells ” NOT “The character yelled ”. There, Their, They’re. They’re=they are

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Common Commentary Mistakes

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  1. CommonCommentaryMistakes

  2. Informal Language • I—me—my—we—us—you—should—could—would—may—might—had (as a linking verb)

  3. Present Tense • Use present tense when writing about literature: • “The character yells” NOT “The character yelled”

  4. There, Their, They’re • They’re=they are —They’re going to the movies  Do not use contractions! • Their=belongs to them —They are walking their dog. • There=location —Look over there.

  5. Informal Language • Needs to——In my opinion——This paragraph talks about——I will discuss——I believe • In conclusion——I think——My essay is about

  6. Constantly • Do not use constantly in commentary • Use frequently, several times, specific number of times, etc.

  7. Vague • Write exactly what you mean —Steinbeck uses narrative techniques.  Steinbeck uses diction. —Steinbeck describes how the Okies were during this time.  Steinbeck describes the Okies as resilient and resourceful.

  8. Informal Language • May have been— Should have been—Would have been—Could have been • Might be—Can be—Should be—Would be—Could be

  9. Fluff • Don’t use twenty words when ten will do —This fascinating passage by Mr. John Steinbeck uses narrative techniques. He does this by using words that describe the five senses. This is called imagery. The imagery in this passage...  Steinbeck uses imagery to...

  10. Device  Effect • The basis of commentary should be: • What device is used? How is it used? • What effect does the author intend to create? • How does this effect affect mood, tone, etc. • “The alliteration of ‘red rampant raging’ creates a growling effect, foreshadowing the viciousness of the upcoming battle, and creating an apprehensive mood”

  11. Summary • Avoid summary. We’ve read the story.  • Focus on DEVICE  EFFECT

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