nancy prozito writing tools[1]
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Nancy Prizito Writing Toolspresented
bySteve Barrish
REMEMBER: • Writing is a two
step process!–The hardest step
is to THINK of what you want to write (say).
–The EASIER step is to figure out HOW you want to write (say) it!
Alliteration:•Are near-by words in a sentence using the same beginning sound.
•Remember, it is the sound that rhymes and not the letters.
Example:
• A winning wonderful attraction would be Water World.
• Abraham Lincoln was tall, tough and talented.
Use Strong Verbs
• Replace everyday, common verbs with creative, ear-capturing, action verbs.
Example:
• We went to Walt Disney World.
• We visited Walt Disney World.
• Michael walked with Stephanie.
• Michael strolled with Stephanie.
Use Captivating Color Words
• Color words are adjectives that enlighten and enhance the words they describe.
• They cause the brain to remember them better.
Example:
• We took the rough and ready flume ride down the mountain.
• His raincoat was fluorescent yellow with glowing green stripes.
Metaphor and Simile
Through them...
the poet/writer presents images, or ideas, to help the reader/listener see/hear as the poet/writer does.
A Simile is a comparison of two unlike things.
The words... “like” or “as”
are used to make the comparison
Example
: The fire burned as brightly as the sun.
It compares...
the fire to the sun by telling they both burn brightly.
A metaphor...
is a comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as”.
Onomatopoeia -
are words that sound like natural sounds.
Example:The firecracker went pop.
Clever Creative
Character Names •Creates
humor and personality in your essay.
• Lex Luthor• Wonder Woman• Peter Parker• Steve Barrish• Cow’s
Steakhouse• Lady Gaga
Use HYPERBOLE:
• HYPERBOLE is the use of over exaggeration.
Examples:
• For the millionth time I’m telling you to do it!
• I am so hungry I could eat a horse!
• That building is as tall as a mountain!
Use Use SPECIFICITY:SPECIFICITY:
• SPECIFICITY is using exact names of people, places and things.
Examples:
• Mr. Steve Barrish
• Southern Oaks Middle School
• Dell Computer
• McDonald’s
• Islands of Adventure
• Rave Motion Picture Theatre
Use POWERFUL VOCABULARY
• This is your chance to use great and strong words
Examples:
• Magnificent
• Incredulous
• Audacity
• Tenacious
• exasperating
Use SPECIFIC EMOTION WORDS:
• These are exact “feeling” words.
Examples:
• Nervous
• Calm
• Anxious
• Jittery
• tense
Use SENSORY words
• These are words that use the 5 senses.– Touch– See– Hear– Taste– Smell
Examples:
• Rough
• Stench
• Yummy
• Loud
• beautiful
Nancy Prizito Writing Techniques
continued…
Try to TALK TO YOUR READER
•This method engages the reader.
•It makes the reader want to read on.
Examples: (sentence starters)
•Let me tell you…•Picture this…•I know you won’t
believe this but,…•Oh, I almost forgot…•Did I mention…
Use DEFINITIONS
•Give the meaning of an unusual word or phrase.
•Place it in parenthesis after the word.
Examples:
•Moola (money)•The bomb (best)•Mahi-mahi (dolphin fish)
Use APPOSITIVES
•They rename or further identify the subject of the sentence.
•Place the appositive between commas.
Examples: • My teacher, Mr. Steve
Barrish, is a wonderful man!
• Drew Brees, the quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, ran the ball in himself.
Use DIALOGUE
•Use dialogue to personalize an experience (like in DRAPES method)
Examples:
•“Yum, yum”• “Bummer!”
• “Hooray!”
• “I found it.”
Use ELLIPSIS…
•Indicates a pause in dialogue.
•Shows left out words.
•Says that there is more to follow
Examples:
•“That’s…fantastic, I think,” uttered Jose Jimenez.
•“Say the magic words…” and the genie appeared.
•I will list the following…
UseANADIPLOSIS
• Used for emphasis / drama in a sentence.
• It repeats a word or phrase from one sentence into the next sentence.
• The last word used in one sentence is the first word used in the next sentence.
Examples:
• They say hard work makes a man. A hard-working man is a success!
• He was caught, caught like a rat in a trap.
• Everything burned in the fire. Fire was the only reason he lived because it was so cold.