Diction and Syntax

There won’t be any trouble. I’m not so hard to understand. I don’t need much, don’t ask for much. Only one thing: a little respect. Is that so complicated? Like, when you talk to me, please actually look at me. And, when I talk to you, listen. Really listen. OK? Are we clear? Good. Then there won’t be any trouble, like I said before.

1. What type of syntax does this writer use?

• a. many short, simple sentences

• many long, complicated sentences

• many different types of sentences

• many long but simple sentences

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the best definition of an author’s style?

• his or her special way of using words

• a story the author tells

• the type of nouns the author uses

• a formal way of using language

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the difference between diction and syntax?

• Diction has to do with sentences, and syntax has to do with word choice.

• Syntax has to do with sentences, and diction has to do with word choice.

• Diction has to do with style, but syntax does not.

• Syntax has to do with style, but diction does not.

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of diction is used in paragraph 15 of The Doll’s House?

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What type of syntax is used in paragraph 15 of The Doll’s House?

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CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does this syntax add to the tone of this paragraph?

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4