Diction and Syntax

How does the informal diction used by the Greasers in Chapter 3 contribute to the overall theme of identity?

• It emphasizes their desire to conform to societal norms

• It reflects their struggle with forming their own identities

• It shows their rejection of mainstream culture and the formation of their own group identity

• It suggests that their identities are shaped by outside influences

What is diction?

• the attitude, the feeling

• word choice

• different types of sentences and punctuation

• tells your story

What is syntax?

• the attitude, the feeling

• word choice

• different types of sentences and punctuation

• tells your story

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence? "Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Irritated

• Tired

Syntax is...

• The author's word choice

• The author's use of symbols/images

• The way the author feels about the writing

• How the author structures the writing through sentences and punctuation

Diction is...

• Using figurative language and details to set the tone

• Using sentence structure and punctuation to set the tone

• Using specific words to set the tone

• Using a dictionary to look up a word

A writer's careful selection of words

• Tone

• Diction

• Syntax

• Voice

The manner in which a writer puts a sentence together

• Tone

• Diction

• Connotation

• Syntax

Identify the DICTION in the following sentence:

My brother argued with me and slammed the door.

• positive

• negative

I appreciated her efforts and complimented her work.

• positive

• negative