Diction, Syntax, and Imagery Writing

In a 5 paragraph essay you will address howdiction, syntax, and imageryare used in either:Eleven,Oranges,orSpotlight.RD: Due Fri 10/7.

Introduction:

v    Hook

v    Thesis: ______________ uses diction, syntax, and imagery in _______ to emphasis coming of age.

v    Define diction

v    Define syntax

v    Define imagery

Body 1

v    Diction….

v    Example of diction

v    Why does the author use this?

v    Example of diction

v    Why does the author use this?

v    Commentary: Why you think the author uses particular diction

Body 2

v    Syntax….

v    Example of syntax from the story

v    Purpose of writing this way

v    Example of syntax from the story

v    Purpose of writing this way

v    Commentary: Why you think the author uses the sentence structure they do

Body 3

v    Imagery…

v    Example of imagery

v    What image is created

v    Example of imagery

v    What image is created

v    Commentary: Why you think the author creates the images he/she does in words

Conclusion

v    Restate thesis

v    Wrap up essay

v    Leave reader with something to think about