Diction and Syntax

Diction and Syntax

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English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
L.6.6, RL.7.6, RL.6.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'inference' mean in the context of reading comprehension?

Back

Inference refers to the process of drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'formal diction'.

Back

Formal diction is characterized by long sentences, very descriptive and precise writing, often used in academic or professional contexts.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can an author's diction influence the reader's perception?

Back

An author's diction can evoke emotions, create imagery, and convey tone, which all influence how the reader interprets the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between diction and tone?

Back

Diction refers to the choice of words, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject; diction helps establish the tone.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is diction important in poetry?

Back

Diction is important in poetry because word choice impacts the meaning, emotion, and overall understanding of the poem.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of informal diction?

Back

Informal diction includes casual language, slang, and colloquialisms, often used in everyday conversation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does diction affect the mood of a piece of writing?

Back

Diction can create a specific mood by using words that evoke certain feelings, such as joy, sadness, anger, or nostalgia.

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