Analyzing Author's Language in Literature
Unknown Grade45 min
Learning Objective
I can analyze how specific word choices in a story create a particular mood and tone.
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7 questions • Short answer
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“Analyze the phrase "dubious dirty water cooking style" from the video. What mood does this phrase convey, and how does the word choice contribute to that mood? Examine the phrase "unsung but mighty" used in the video. What mood does this phrase create, and how do the specific word choices influence that mood?”
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