Diction Identification

What is the definition of "diction?"

• how writing makes you feel

• word choice and it's impact on tone

• a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

• using the five senses in writing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is informal diction?

• casual, everyday language, usually with short words

• fancy or formal language, usually with long sentences

• fancy or formal language, but really short sentences.

• casual, everyday language, usually with long sentences.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

What is formal diction?

• long sentences, with very descriptive and precise writing.

• short sentences, with general ideas.

• casual writing that has a happy tone.

• writing that has a serious tone.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which of the following is an example of formal diction?

• "Great to meet you!"

• "Hey! What's up?"

• "Hello, young man. Nice to meet you."

• "Hello there."

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.6.1D

Which of the following is an example of informal diction?

• "Would you care to explain your reasoning for why you left class early yesterday?"

• "Why'd you leave class early?"

• "If you could please explain to me why you left class, that would be very helpful."

• "When you leave class early, it makes me feel like you are avoiding Language Arts."

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

What type of diction is the following statement: "Patty Jones ain't no junk."

• friendly

• formal

• angry

• informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

What type of diction is the following statement: "May I please leave now?"

• polite

• informal

• formal

• rude

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

What type of diction is the following statement: "idk"

• text-speech

• rude

• dismissive

• informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

What type of diction is the following statement: "The man spoke to his father in a low voice so others could not hear."

• formal

• informative

• informal

• observant

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.6.1D

Why is diction important?

• because the word choice that a poem uses impacts how we read something or how we understand it.

• because formal word choice makes everything sound more important.

• because informal language is not appropriate for school.

• because Mrs. Kuntz said so (don't pick this one, PLEASE).

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D