Diction Vocabulary

language that allows the reader or hearer to form a visual image of what they are reading or hearing

• diction

• denotation

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

a writer's choice of words; word choice

• diction

• denotation

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

dictionary definition of a word or phrase; literal meaning of a word or phrase

• diction

• denotation

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4C

when something means exactly what it says

• subtle

• literal

barely observable; difficult to perceive

• subtle

• literal

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

the degree or amount of strength something has

• intensity

• intentional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RI.5.4

done on purpose; deliberate

• intensity

• intentional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

phrase used to describe the subtle intensity differences between similar words or phrases

• neutral words

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

words with no positive nor negative charge; not charged

• neutral words

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.RI.5.4

particular words or phrases that cause people to have a good feeling when reading or hearing them; words with a good reputation; positively charged

• positive connotation

• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C