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Word Choice
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The literary term "diction" refers to
the dictionary definition of a word
the way we speak
an author's choice of words
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed
formal
informal
slang
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Language that is free of slang, idioms, colloquialisms, and contractions; often contains polysyllabic words and sophisticated syntax; used in professional meetings, speeches, academic writings, and so forth.
formal
informal
slang
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which term refers to the feelings that a word evokes - positive, negative, or neutral?
denotation
connotation
shades of meaning
Tags
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The dictionary definition of a word
denotation
connotation
shades of meaning
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Words that are similar in meaning, but have varying levels of intensity
denotation
connotation
shades of meaning
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5D
CCSS.L.2.5B
CCSS.L.3.5C
CCSS.L.K.5D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word carries a more positive connotation?
We saw ________ fauna and flora on our walk through the forest.
weird
strange
interesting
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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