SpringBoard Unit 1

a smaller subsection of a culture

a way of looking at the world or mental concept about things or events, one that judges relationships within or among things or events

an oversimplified, generalized conception, opinion, and/or image about particular groups of people

help create pictures or ideas in the reader’s mind---appeals to the sense of sight

is the emotional feeling attatched to a word. a connotation may be positive, negative, or neutral.

is the literal meaning of a word

is the writer's choice of words

is the way a writer or speaker uses words and tone to express ideas as well as his her personas or personalities

is the distinctive way a writer uses language. it is charaterized by elements such as diction, syntax, imagery, and use of literary devices

one's attitude or way of looking at the world

is a writer's attitude toward his or her subject or audience

is the way in which words are put together to make meaningful elements, such as phrases, clauses, and sentences