Grammar and Style Lecture - DISCUSSION.pptx

Stylistics - ELS 108

1. SPCA Pattern

2. Practice Activity Direction: Identify the Subject, Complement and Adjunct in each sentence below. The chef prepared a delicious meal in the kitchen. My sister sings beautifully in the choir every Sunday. The kids played happily in the park after school. The teacher explained the lesson patiently to the students in the classroom. The cat slept peacefully on the windowsill during the rainstorm. The scientist conducted experiments diligently in the laboratory. The car zoomed loudly down the empty street at midnight. Our friends celebrated joyfully at the surprise party in the backyard The student answered the questions confidently during the exam. The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden after the rain .

3. Style is related to the choice of words. Example 1: In a formal business setting, individuals may use words like "facilitate," "optimize," or "strategize" to convey professionalism and precision. Example 2: In a casual and artistic context, a poet might choose words like "whispering breeze," "luminous moon," or "serene twilight" to evoke a specific mood in their writing.

4. Style is used by a specific group. Example 1 : Members of the legal profession may have a distinctive style of communication using legal terms such as "amicus curiae," " voir dire," or "pro bono" when discussing legal matters. Example 2 : Within a group of computer programmers, there might be a shared style characterized by the use of terms like "debugging," "algorithm," or "source code."

5. Style may be words, jargon, abbreviation. Example 1 : Members of the legal profession may have a distinctive style of communication using legal terms such as "amicus curiae," " voir dire," or "pro bono" when discussing legal matters. Example 2 : Within a group of computer programmers, there might be a shared style characterized by the use of terms like "debugging," "algorithm," or "source code."

6. PRACTICE ACTIVITY Direction: Identify the writing style used in each sentence or passage given below. Write Informal, Formal, Technical Style, Creative, or Persuasive : The board of directors convened to deliberate on the company’s bylaws. “Hey, let’s grab a bite and catch a movie later. What do you think?” The algorithm efficiently processes large datasets, optimizing computational resources and minimizing latency. Beneath the celestial canvas, the forest whispered secrets only the moon cared to hear. Investing in renewable energy not only benefits the environment but also secures a sustainable future for generations to come.

7. PRACTICE ACTIVITY 6. The esteemed professor delivered a lecture on astrophysics. 7. The teacher talked about space stuff in class today. 8. The experiment yielded quantitative results within the predetermined parameters. 9. Under the celestial canopy, the professor unfolded the secrets of the cosmos.