2.2 Analyzing language and style

• Formal vocabulary is often used in academic and professional contexts
• Colons are used to introduce lists, explanations, or definitions
• The author's use of literary devices can contribute to the overall tone
• The overall style and tone of a text can be determined by analyzing the author's use of language, sentence structure, and literary devices
• What role do literary devices play in creating a reading experience?

  Vivid, engaging, thoughtful
• What are synonyms and antonyms used for in writing?

  Variety and contrast
• What is the purpose of literary devices in writing?

  Enhance meaning and engagement
• What is personification, and provide an example?

  Giving human qualities to non-human entities, "The trees danced in the wind."
• Match the author's choice with its effect on the reader:

  Language ↔️ Emotional impact, understanding

  Sentence structure ↔️ Pace, clarity, complexity

  Literary devices ↔️ Engagement, imagery
• The main theme of the text is Analyzing Language and Style
• What is an example of formal vocabulary in the text?

  "utilize"
• A complex sentence contains one or more dependent clauses.


  True
• What is the definition of a simile?

  Comparison using "like" or "as"
• Style can be classified as either formal or informal.
• What is meant by the term "style" in text analysis?

  Author's use of language
• What is conveyed by the tone of a text?

  Author's attitude or feelings
• What are three author's choices that affect the reader's experience?

  Language, sentence structure, literary devices
• Match the author's choice with its effect on the reader:

  Language ↔️ Emotional impact

  Sentence structure ↔️ Pace, clarity

  Literary devices ↔️ Engagement, imagery
• Complex sentences are often used in a formal style, while simple sentences are used in an informal style.
• Match the cultural reference with its effect:

  Historical events ↔️ Provide context

  Popular culture ↔️ Reveal tone

  Traditions ↔️ Highlight cultural influences
• What is the significance of idioms and colloquialisms in cultural references?

  Reveal tone, cultural background
• Match the topic with its description:

  Vocabulary ↔️ Formal and informal words

  Sentence structure ↔️ Simple and complex sentences

  Literary devices ↔️ Similes and metaphors
• What are some literary devices used to create vivid imagery?

  Similes, metaphors
• The text uses both formal and informal vocabulary.

  True
• A simile is a literary device that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

  True
• An example of personification in the text is: "The trees danced in the wind
• The author's strategic use of language and literary devices shapes the reader's emotions and comprehension.

  True
• It is important to avoid rambling and stay concise in an analysis.


  True
• Match the literary device with its definition:

  Simile ↔️ Comparison using 'like' or 'as'

  Metaphor ↔️ Comparison without 'like' or 'as'

  Personification ↔️ Giving human qualities to non-human things

  Irony ↔️ Contradictory statements or situations
• Formal vocabulary is precise and technical.


  True
• Personification, such as "The sun smiled down on us," creates a whimsical and lighthearted tone.


  True
• An objective, impersonal tone is a characteristic of formal style.


  True
• Informal vocabulary is commonly used in academic and professional contexts.

  False
• Order the punctuation marks based on their primary use:

  1️⃣ Commas separate items in a list

  2️⃣ Colons introduce lists or explanations

  3️⃣ Semicolons connect closely related independent clauses
• A metaphor asserts that one thing is another without using "like" or "as."

  True
• An author's choices in language, sentence structure, and literary devices create a specific effect
• One of the key topics within the main theme is understanding vocabulary, grammar, tone, and figurative language
• Vocabulary can be categorized as either formal or informal.
• What is the definition of a simple sentence?

  One independent clause
• The author's use of sentence structure and punctuation affects the clarity and complexity of the text.