Lesson 4: Analyzing Language Choices (Part 1)
Completion requirements
- Objective: Begin to analyze how the author’s word choices contribute to the tone and purpose.
- Instructions:
- Review the language in the article more closely. Focus on:
- Word choice (e.g., formal vs. informal, complex vs. simple)
- Sentence structure (e.g., short, punchy sentences vs. long, detailed ones)
- Use of figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes, hyperbole)
- Highlight key phrases or sentences where the language choices seem to affect the tone or purpose.
- Make notes on how these choices help convey the author’s message or attitude.
- Begin drafting ideas for how you’ll explain these observations in your analysis.