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    The document discusses the concept of "compositional risk" in writing, which refers to an author attempting something interesting, engaging, and unusual with their writing style. Successful compositional risks make writing unique in a positive way, while unsuccessful risks can make it unique in a negative way. It carries a risk because the attempt may improve the writing or make it worse. The document provides a matrix of different compositional risks an author could take, such as using various forms of figurative language, unconventional structure, shifting roles or times, or an unusual authorial voice.

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    Compositional Risk Matrix

    9/30/12 8:27 PM

    COMPOSITIONAL RISK
    "Compositional risk" refers to an attempt by an author to do something interesting, engaging, and unusual with his or her writing. Successful compositional risk makes your writing unique in a good way; unsuccessful compositional risk makes it unique in a bad way. It is a "risk" because your attempt might make the writing great, but if it doesn't work, it could make the writing terrible. The NJASK 6-point rubric rewards controlled attempts (i.e., attempts clearly done purposefully by the writer, not accidents) at using compositional risks, even if the attempt fails. Click on specific sections for more information and/or examples.
    Compositional Risk Matrix
    FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE * Simile * Metaphor * Onomatopoeia * Personification * Alliteration DIALOGUE THAT DRIVES ACTION AND ADDS CONTENT WELL-USED DIALECT SHIFT IN RHETORICAL MODE INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE * Narrative anecdotes * Expository thought journey * Poetic techniques SHIFTING TIMES AND EVENTS * Flashback ANTICIPATING THE OPPOSITION * Foreshadowing * Frames VIVID DESCRIPTION * Color * Size * Number * Sound * Mood/emotion UNCONVENTIONAL STRUCTURE

    SHIFTING ROLES ADVANCED "STRETCH" DIRECT AND INDIRECT VOCABULARY QUOTATIONS

    VARIED SENTENCE STRUCTURE * Subject not first * Varied length * Fragments for effect * Controlled compound and complex sentences AUTHORIAL VOICE * Quirkiness * Perception * Imprint of self * Surprise * Humor
    Voice list provided by Tom Romano

    TIGHTLY CONSTRUCTED EFFECTIVE (LEADING) WELL-PACED AND PIECES, ESPECIALLY RHETORICAL WELL-USED DATA QUESTIONS THAT DO THOSE THAT FOLLOW A INTEGRATED INTO THE MOTIF THROUGHOUT WRITER'S ARGUMENT, MORE THAN REPEAT OR REVISIT AN OR RESTATE THE NOT JUST THROWN IN INTRODUCTORY IDEA PROMPT QUESTION FOR EFFECT IN THE CONCLUSION

    Original matrix by Christina Vreeland, Woodbridge Township Schools; links & additional info by Steve Tetreault, Holmdel Township Schools

    http://www.holmdel.k12.nj.us/schools/satz/eng_dept/NJASK/compositional_risk_matrix.htm

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