Today, we began writing based on the following prompt:It was an absolutely miserable and dreary night. The moon glowed a sick and dingy orange, like an old man's ear wax. It was this eerie night, of all nights, that I was charged with the task of...We were reminded to focus on the following:
Imagery-the use of words to create a picture or IMAGE in the mind of the reader.
Figurative Language-the skills which an author uses to make his or her writing excellent.
Details-specifics that engage and hook the reader, leading him or her exactly where the author wants.
Mood-the state of mind or feelings a person experiences when reading a piece of literature.
Diction-the words an author uses, which support the mood, tone, theme, and direction of a piece.
Tone-the author's attitude towards his or her subject.
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