Diction

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What is informal diction?

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Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed.

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What are shades of meaning?

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Words that are similar in meaning, but have varying levels of intensity.

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What does figurative language mean?

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Words that go beyond their literal meaning to suggest a more complex idea, or to provide clarification or comparison.

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Choose the word which conveys the greatest emotional intensity: ecstatic, happy, pleased.

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Ecstatic.

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What is abstract language?

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Language that signifies ideas, concepts, or emotions that are not physical or concrete.

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What is denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is connotation?

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The ideas or feelings that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery or to express complex ideas in a more relatable way.

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What is the difference between formal and informal diction?

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Formal diction is used in professional or academic settings, while informal diction is used in casual conversations.

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What is an example of a figurative expression?

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'Time is a thief' - suggesting that time steals moments from our lives.