What You Need to Know

Key Concept Diagram

Word choice (diction) affects the mood and tone of a text

Sentence structure can create pace, suspense, or emphasis

Authors choose a point of view (first or third person) deliberately

Figurative language such as similes and metaphors creates vivid images

Key Vocabulary

Diction

The author's choice of words

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience

Point of view

The perspective from which a story is told

Mood

The feeling or atmosphere created by a text for the reader

Knowledge Check

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

An author uses very short sentences. What effect does this create?

A calm, relaxed mood A slow, reflective pace A formal, academic tone Tension, urgency, or rapid pace

Question 2

What does "point of view" mean in a story?

The perspective or narrator's position from which the story is told The opinion of a character The main theme of the story The setting of the story

Question 3

Which is an example of deliberate author's craft?

Accidentally misspelling a word Choosing the word "sprinted" instead of "ran" to show urgency Using the same punctuation throughout Writing in a random order

Author's Craft