Analyzing word choice (diction)

Which word choice best conveys a tone of urgency?

• Eventually

• Immediately

• Later

• Someday

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In a narrative about a haunted house, which word choice would best create a mood of suspense?

• Welcoming

• Gloomy

• Bright

• Cozy

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What effect does using the word "plummeted" instead of "fell" have on the reader's understanding of a scene?

• It suggests a gentle descent.

• It indicates a rapid or steep fall.

• It implies a horizontal movement.

• It indicates a controlled movement.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which word choice would best indicate a character's high level of education in their dialogue?

• "Ain't"

• "Y'all"

• "Henceforth"

• "Wanna"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a story, if a character is described as "slender" instead of "skinny," what is the likely impact on the reader's perception?

• It suggests a more positive or graceful connotation.

• It implies a negative or unhealthy connotation.

• It indicates a neutral or objective viewpoint.

• It suggests a lack of strength or power.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the effect of using the word "gigantic" instead of "big" to describe a tree?

• It makes the tree seem smaller.

• It emphasizes the tree's ordinary size.

• It exaggerates the tree's size.

• It makes the tree seem less important.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Choosing to describe a character's movement as "sauntered" instead of "walked" suggests what about the character?

• They are in a hurry.

• They are moving stealthily.

• They are relaxed or confident.

• They are tired.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the impact of describing a setting as "dilapidated" instead of "old"?

• It highlights the charm and history of the setting.

• It emphasizes the setting's state of disrepair.

• It suggests the setting is well-maintained.

• It implies the setting is newly built.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Using the word "devour" instead of "eat" in a narrative most likely suggests what?

• The character is eating politely.

• The character is not hungry.

• The character is eating very quickly or greedily.

• The character is sharing their food.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What effect does the use of the word "shrieked" instead of "said" have on the reader's perception of a character's dialogue?

• It suggests a calm conversation.

• It indicates a high level of excitement or fear.

• It implies a whisper.

• It suggests a musical tone.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3