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DIDLS Analysis The Great Gatsby Ch.

DictionList three words that seem to be chosen particularly for the effect of their connotation.
Then, list three OTHER word choices that might fit, but would change the meaning. How might
the meaning change for each one?
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How might the meaning change?
2. _____________________________ (_______________________, _____________________,
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How might the meaning change?
3. _____________________________ (_______________________, _____________________,
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How might the meaning change?

ImagesNote a variety of vivid images from the passage. Be sure to write/summarize the
quotation and page number.

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Sense(s):
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
Sound

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Sense(s):
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
Sound

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Sense(s):
Touch
Taste
Smell
Sight
Sound

DetailsNote details that the author includes.

Note details that the author does not

include.
1. __________________________________

1. ___________________________________

2. __________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. __________________________________
What is the purpose of including these details?
these details?

3. ___________________________________
What is the purpose of not including

LanguagePick a passage from the reading and categorize the language.

Formal
Poetic

Clinical

Jargon

Plain

Simple
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Ornate

Clear

Figurative

List at least two examples to justify your choice (evidence):

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Sentence StructureCategorize the dominant sentence structure within the passage.

Simple
Choppy
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Flowing

Sinuous

List at least two examples to justify your choice (evidence):

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Based on your exploration of the passage, what tone words apply?

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Of the words you chose above, circle the one that is the most precise in regards to the overall
tone of the passage. Justify your selection below in at least three sentences, citing examples
from the text to support your response.
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