Chapter 17.1
Master Author Techniques and Literary Devices
You will learn to identify and understand the powerful techniques authors use to create engaging, memorable writing that captures readers' imagination.
What You'll Learn
You will identify literary devices like similes and metaphors
You will recognize sound techniques including alliteration and onomatopoeia
You will understand how authors create tone and mood
You will analyze descriptive language and author voice techniques
What You'll Practice
1
You will identify personification in character and nature descriptions
2
You will recognize sound words and descriptive language techniques
3
You will analyze how authors use repetition and comparisons
Why This Matters
You will use these author technique skills to become a more sophisticated reader and writer who can create engaging, expressive communication in all your academic and personal writing.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Literary Devices
Author Techniques
Figurative Language
Writing Style
Imagery
NL Curriculum Aligned
