Author's Style
Summary
TLDRThis tutorial delves into the concept of 'style' in literature, illustrating how it's defined by the manner of writing rather than the content itself. It explores the elements that constitute style, such as word choice, sentence structure, and use of imagery, and contrasts three distinct writing styles: ornate, conversational, and plain. The script uses examples to demonstrate how each style impacts readability and conveys the writer's voice, ultimately highlighting the importance of style in shaping a piece's personality and reader engagement.
Takeaways
- 🖋️ Style in writing is the manner in which something is written, focusing on how it's said rather than what is said.
- 🎨 Elements of style include word choice, sentence structure, use of imagery, and figurative language, which contribute to the writer's unique voice.
- 🌈 The ornate style uses elaborate word choices, figurative language, complex sentences, and a formal tone, often making it difficult for readers.
- 🗣️ Conversational style mimics everyday speech, employing contractions, slang, simple sentences, and a casual tone for ease of understanding.
- 📝 Plain style prioritizes clarity and precision, using straightforward language and active voice to keep the focus on the message.
- ✍️ Voice is the personality that comes across in writing, created through the writer's distinctive style.
- 📚 Analyzing different writing samples helps to identify and understand the nuances of various styles like ornate, conversational, and plain.
- 🔍 Imagery in writing appeals to the senses and can greatly enhance a writer's style by making descriptions more vivid and engaging.
- 💬 Figurative language, including similes, metaphors, and personification, allows writers to express ideas creatively and add depth to their writing.
- ✏️ Tone reflects the writer's attitude towards the subject and can significantly influence how the writing is perceived by the reader.
Q & A
What is meant by 'style' in literature?
-In literature, 'style' refers to the way something is written, focusing on how it is said rather than what is said. It is distinctive or unique due to the writer's own choices, such as word choice, sentence structure, and use of imagery.
How does an author's style differ from their voice?
-An author's style is the overall way in which they write, including elements like word choice and sentence structure. Voice, on the other hand, is the personality that comes across in the writing, which is created through the author's unique style.
What are the three writing styles discussed in the script?
-The three writing styles discussed in the script are ornate, conversational, and plain.
Can you describe the ornate writing style using the script's explanation?
-Ornate writing style uses language to decorate the text. It often includes elaborate word choices, figurative language, complex sentences, and a formal tone. This style can sometimes be difficult for readers to understand due to its excessive decoration.
What is the conversational writing style like according to the script?
-The conversational writing style is very informal and resembles everyday conversation. It often includes contractions, slang, simple sentences, and a casual tone. It may also use fragments and is easier for readers to follow.
How is a plain writing style characterized in the script?
-A plain writing style is characterized by its straightforwardness and clarity. It uses clear, precise language with simple, direct sentences and active voice to help readers focus on the message rather than the words.
What role does word choice play in developing an author's style?
-Word choice is a critical element in developing an author's style. It can help create a unique voice and can range from formal to informal, technical to slang, and can include the use of certain types of words for effect.
How does sentence structure contribute to an author's style?
-Sentence structure contributes to an author's style by determining the lengths and types of sentences used. It can range from short and simple to complex and varied, which can influence the readability and tone of the writing.
What is the purpose of using imagery in writing according to the script?
-The purpose of using imagery in writing is to appeal to the senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell, helping readers to imagine exactly what the writer is describing.
How does figurative language help in creating a writer's style?
-Figurative language, which includes similes, metaphors, and personification, helps create a writer's style by allowing for imaginative and non-literal comparisons that can make ordinary things seem fresh and engaging to readers.
What is tone in writing, and how does it relate to style?
-Tone in writing refers to the author's attitude toward their subject, which can be serious, humorous, formal, informal, angry, or peaceful. It is closely related to style as it depends on the writer's choice of words and details, and it influences the overall feel of the text.
Outlines
🖋️ Understanding Writing Style
The paragraph introduces the concept of style in literature, emphasizing that style refers to how something is written rather than what is written. It explains that style is a writer's unique way of expression, influenced by their word choice, sentence structure, and use of imagery. The paragraph provides examples of different writing styles, such as ornate, conversational, and plain, and discusses how voice is created through a writer's style. It also touches on the importance of word choice, sentence structure, and the use of imagery in creating a distinctive style.
🎨 Elements of Style: Figurative Language and Tone
This paragraph delves into figurative language as a significant element of style, explaining how it helps readers perceive ordinary things in new ways. It defines and provides examples of similes, metaphors, and personification. The paragraph also addresses tone, which is the writer's attitude towards their subject, and how it can vary from serious to humorous, formal to informal. It illustrates how tone is conveyed through word choice and details, and how it contributes to the overall style of a piece of writing.
📜 Writing Styles: Ornate, Conversational, and Plain
The final paragraph discusses three common writing styles: ornate, conversational, and plain. It describes ornate style as elaborate and decorated, often using figurative language and complex sentences, which can be challenging for readers. The conversational style is informal and resembles everyday speech, using contractions and slang. The plain style is straightforward and easy to understand, focusing on clear communication. The paragraph provides examples to illustrate these styles and highlights how each style serves different purposes in writing.
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Keywords
💡Style
💡Voice
💡Word Choice
💡Sentence Structure
💡Imagery
💡Figurative Language
💡Tone
💡Ornate Style
💡Conversational Style
💡Plain Style
Highlights
Style in literature is the way something is written, focusing on how it's said rather than what is said.
A writer's style is distinctive due to their unique choices in word choice, sentence structure, and use of imagery.
Voice is the personality that comes across in writing, created through the writer's style.
Word choice is a key element of style, with writers known for using formal, informal, or effectual words.
Sentence structure, including length and type, contributes to a writer's style.
Imagery in writing appeals to the senses and can be vivid or less descriptive, affecting style.
Figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, and personification, is used to create comparisons and enhance style.
Tone reflects the writer's attitude towards the subject and can vary from serious to humorous.
Ornate writing style uses elaborate language, figurative language, and complex sentences.
Conversational writing style mimics everyday speech, using contractions, slang, and a casual tone.
Plain writing style is straightforward and easy to understand, focusing readers on the message.
Ornate style may include parenthetical expressions and sophisticated word choices for added effect.
Examples of ornate writing are provided, demonstrating the use of elaborate decoration in language.
Conversational writing examples show how informal language can make text more relatable.
Plain writing examples highlight the use of simple, direct sentences for clarity.
Active voice is often used in plain writing to show the subject performing the action directly.
The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the importance of style as a reflection of the writer's individual choices.
Transcripts
in this tutorial you will learn to
understand what style is to identify
elements of style and literature to
analyze three writing styles ornate
conversational and plain
what makes an abstract painting of a
national monument so different from a
realistic painting how can you tell that
a song on the radio is by Taylor Swift
and not Alicia Keys the way a painter
uses color and texture or the way a
musician uses melody and rhythm is
unique to each artist just as each
artist or musician has an identifiable
style so does every individual Rider in
literature style is the way something is
written not what is said but how it said
a style is distinctive or unique because
it is the result of the writers own
choices for example his or her word
choice sentence structures and use of
imagery click the images to read two
different examples both was strikingly
different styles the style of the first
example might be described as
straightforward and matter-of-fact the
style of the second example is more
detailed than descriptive Chris was late
he decided to take a cab he got inside
the first one Chris who was running
behind schedule for his interview
decided to take a taxi he approached the
yellow cabs lined up like greyhounds
ready to burst through the gate and he
jumped into the first one available
closely related to style is voice or the
personality that comes across in any
piece of writing voice is created
through a writer's one-of-a-kind style
click the images on the right to see
examples of voice how would you describe
the personality that shines through what
words or phrases help to create that
unique voice riding the tubes of splash
tastic is a cool thrill ride
it's amazing to simply slide on and on
not knowing what to expect around the
next curve it's the most exciting thing
I've experienced all summer and I'm not
exaggerating really I'm not
Nick was always always always dreaming
about his future images of himself as a
major track star hurtling across the
finish line floated into his mind like
fluffy clouds across the sky short or
long conversational or formal technical
or slang the words a writer uses helped
to create his or her style a writer
might be known for using certain types
of words formal ones for instance or he
or she may choose words for effect
consider these two sentences
Brian ate his hamburger Brian devoured
his hamburger the basic meaning of both
sentences is the same however by
changing ate two devoured the writer
communicates just how ravenously hungry
the boy is another element of style is
sentence structure or the lengths and
types of sentences a writer uses some
writers are known for using short simple
sentences click the image below to read
an example Mina was excited about her
first piano lesson she got dressed an
hour early before her teacher arrived
she practiced excited about her first
piano lesson the day had finally arrived
Mina got dressed bounded down the stairs
and waited impatiently for a few minutes
before she decided to practice a song
she learned a writer's use of imagery
also affects his or her style imagery is
language that appeals to the senses of
sight hearing touch taste or smell some
writers are known for using vivid
imagery that helps readers imagine
exactly what they're describing others
have less descriptive styles click the
images to compare two different examples
which one uses imagery to appeal to your
crunch crunch went the leaves as Jenna
trudged along the uneven sidewalk her
hands frozen from the biting cold
cupping her hands tightly around the
thermos she was carrying she breathed in
and smelled the aroma of hot chicken
soup Jenna walked out of school with her
two friends they parted ways as Jenna
headed toward the park she quickened her
pace because she knew she was already
late for practice
one way writers create imagery is
through figurative language another
element of style figurative language
refers to comparisons that are not
literally true some writers are known
for their imaginative use of figurative
language they help readers see ordinary
things in fresh ways click each type of
figurative language to learn more a
simile compares two unlike things such
as using the words like our ass example
Spanish moss drooped from the trees like
the damp laundry on a clothesline
a metaphor compares two unlike things
without using the word like our ass
example Stephen was a statue glaring
coldly at his sister after she requested
that he stopped playing his guitar
personification involves describing
non-human things as if they were human
example the teapot screamed its warning
when the water started to boil some
runners not are known for their
imaginative use of figurative language
they help readers see ordinary things in
fresh ways yet another element of style
is tone or the writers attitude toward
his or her subject a writer's tone may
be serious or humorous formal or
informal angry or peaceful it all
depends on the writers choice of words
and details I knew I was obligated to
walk the dogs however I opted to instead
play a game of basketball with my
companions mother was indeed going to be
angry
sure I knew it was my turn to walk the
dogs but I decided to play a game of
hoops instead mom was going to flip out
big deal I could handle her you've just
explored some key elements of style now
you'll learn about three common writing
styles and the elements that help to
create them click each style below to
learn more something or Nate has
elaborate or excessive decoration an
ornate writing style uses language to
decorate this style of writing often
includes elaborate word choices
figurative language complex sentences in
a formal tone when a text is written in
an overly ornate style it may be
difficult for readers to understand
writing with the conversational style is
very informal like an everyday
conversation you might have with a
friend
conversational writing often includes
contractions slang simple sentences in a
casual tone a writer may use fragments
groups of words that do not express
complete thoughts a plain writing style
is easy to understand because it's
straightforward this style uses clear
precise language that helps readers
focus on the message of the text rather
than the words most journalistic writing
which can be very clever and interesting
uses a plain style a plain writing style
does not have to be boring any more than
a plain cake has to be tasteless as
you've discovered writers with an ornate
style are not afraid to be wordy often
they sprinkle colorful adjectives and
adverbs throughout their writing for
added effect they also tend to use more
sophisticated word choices and complex
sentence structures sometimes writing
with an ornate style includes
parenthetical expressions click the
words below to see the text change to an
ornate style okay it was his son's
birthday so mr. slams took Owen fishing
it was just the two of
no pesky younger brothers to get in the
way mr. Sloane and Owen went to their
favorite spot but they were disappointed
when they arrived the river was dry okay
so to make it ornate it was on the
occasion of a son's birthday that mr.
Sloane
in order to celebrate a day so deserving
of attention took Owen fishing it was
just the two of them with no annoyingly
irritating younger siblings to take
their attention away from enjoying one
another's company mr. Sloane and Owen
journeyed to their favorite spot but
were met with a most disagreeable sight
upon their arrival the river laid dry
before them like a discarded apple left
to shrivel in the Sun which examples
reflect an ornate writing style drive
those examples into the box
if someone asked you how to use a
toaster how would you answer place the
bread into the slots and then place the
lever downward until it locks once the
correct browning is achieved the bread
will pop up automatically or put the
bread in the toaster and press down the
toast will pop up when it's ready
your reply would be more like the second
example write a conversational writing
style is easier for readers to follow
get ready you are about to go on a
journey on the Silk Road by traveling on
these trade routes of ancient China
you'll discover how trade connected
people of different regions on the Asian
continent but it wasn't just silk
traders trekking these routes pilgrims
soldiers and nomads also made use of
these roads dragged into the box the
examples that reflect a conversational
riding style
like conversational writing text written
in a plain style is easy to understand
both writing styles may directly address
readers but plain writing is less chatty
plain writing usually includes simple
direct sentences and precise word
choices writers with a plain style often
use the active voice which clearly shows
the subject of the verb performing the
action for example the principal gave
the award instead of the award was given
by the principal active voice can make
writing sound more direct or innate
after the fire drill it was found by
school personnel that more practice was
needed in order to facilitate a hasty or
evacuate of the building in the event of
a real fire claim after the fire drill
school staff decided to have another
drill they thought students needed to
practice exiting the building more
quickly read each example does it
reflect a plain writing style click yes
or no upon closer inspection it was
decided by the workers that the bridge
would indeed have to be demolished and
replaced does that reflect a plain
writing style no mrs. Klein received a
plaque for her unmatched hours of
volunteer work
style is the way a particular work is
written not what is said but how it said
a style is unique because it is the
result of a writer's individual choices
these choices give the written work it's
voice or personality many elements help
to create a writer's style including
word choice sentence structure tone and
the use of figurative language three
common styles of writing are ornate
conversational and plain
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