Diction & Syntax

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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What is the verb in the sentence: 'Unfortunately, Mark and Luke arrived late to our English class without an office pass.'?

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The verb is 'arrived'.

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What is the antecedent for the pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'I wanted to save the little dog running around near the street, but my mom claimed that it was dirty and said we could not put it in the car.'?

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The antecedent is 'dog'.

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What does a writer's careful selection of words refer to?

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This refers to diction.

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TRUE or FALSE: Authors may purposefully add or neglect punctuation in forming the syntax of their sentences in order to create a desired effect.

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TRUE.

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What is syntax?

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Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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How does diction affect tone?

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Diction influences tone by conveying the writer's attitude and emotions through word choice.

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What is an example of a sentence with varied syntax?

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'The dog barked loudly, chasing the cat up the tree.' (Varied syntax creates interest.)

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What is the difference between diction and syntax?

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Diction is word choice, while syntax is the structure and arrangement of those words in sentences.

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What is an example of diction in literature?

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In Shakespeare's works, the use of archaic language is an example of diction that sets the tone and context.