You have read chunk 3 of your books right? I hope so because now you will be vocab sleuths .
You must search out and find 5 words or phrases that confounded, challenged or intrigued you.
Post a comment that lists the 5 words or phrases and identify the root of each word.
Provide the definition ( your own or one from a legitimate source such as the Webster's Dictionary ) for each word.
Then.... explain in 1 paragraph per word why you think the author chose to use that particular word or phrase and what you think they were hoping to achieve stylistically by using it.
Finally... in one or two sentences describe whether or not you think the author chose his/ her words well and what might have worked better for you as a reader.
You must search out and find 5 words or phrases that confounded, challenged or intrigued you.
Post a comment that lists the 5 words or phrases and identify the root of each word.
Provide the definition ( your own or one from a legitimate source such as the Webster's Dictionary ) for each word.
Then.... explain in 1 paragraph per word why you think the author chose to use that particular word or phrase and what you think they were hoping to achieve stylistically by using it.
Finally... in one or two sentences describe whether or not you think the author chose his/ her words well and what might have worked better for you as a reader.