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DITTSS: A Graphic Organizer for IOC. Diction: (Holman & Harmon, p. 136). In linguistics, diction means word choice. Vocabulary and Syntax “level” of vocabulary and “texture” of syntax. Imagery: (Holman & Harmon, p. 240-41). Collection of images—think of them as a whole
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Diction:(Holman & Harmon, p. 136) • In linguistics, diction means word choice. • Vocabulary and Syntax • “level” of vocabulary and “texture” of syntax.
Imagery:(Holman & Harmon, p. 240-41) • Collection of images—think of them as a whole • Trope: a “turn” or change of sense (p. 485) • Patterns = keys to deeper meaning • Relationships among images (i.e. contrasting)
Tone:(Holman & Harmon, p. 477) • Attitude towards subject • Attitude towards audience • Different from “MOOD” in that Tone comes from the author and mood is often inferred by the audience/reader.
Technique:(Holman & Harmon, p. 472) • Working methods or special skills of the author • How the author does something, not what the author does. • When you already note what’s been done, recognizing an author’s technique—how the author did it—is analysis. • Don’t forget to mention the effects of using this technique (top-down and bottom-up).
Structure:(Holman & Harmon, p. 459-60) • Framework—planned by author • Includes recognition of genre • Is it hidden or obvious? Why? • Sequence—what comes first? Why is it revealed in that order? • Endoskeleton/Exoskeleton—inward and outward
Style:(Holman & Harmon, p. 460) • Idea to be expressed and the individuality of the author • No two styles are exactly the same • Connotations of words, images, character types • Includes awareness and analysis of diction, sentence structure and variety, imagery, rhythm, repetition, coherence, emphasis, and arrangement of ideas.