Diction: Word Choice

Diction is the literary term that means

• The connections we have with words

• An author's choice of words

• The definition of words

• The common way of speaking with friends

Refers to the feelings and ideas a word evokes.

• Synonym

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Diction

Which connotation is MORE positive?

We saw ______ animals at the zoo.

• Interesting

• Weird

Which connotation is MORE negative?

It made me feel _______.

• Uneasy

• Frightened

Denotation is a word's ____________.

• Literal, dictionary definition

• Emotional meaning

• Diction

• Mood

What is the denotation of the word "immature"?

• Not fully grown

• Childish

• Ignorant

• Irresponsible

Connotative meanings involve

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• All of the above

What is a possible connotative meaning of the word BABY?

• a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

• comparatively small or immature of its kind

• cute & cuddly

• both A & B

Authors use specific _________ to convey a certain meaning to their readers. They must choose their words carefully.

• words

• definitions

• pens

• dictionaries

The denotative meaning of the word BABY is

• a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

• positive

• negative

• cute