Diction Lesson

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

Mood refers to...

• The definition of words used in a text

• The choices an author makes in a text

• Relating to a text

• The emotional setting of a text

Which is an example of Elie Wiesel's diction?

• "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness"

• "Eight words spoken quietly, indifferently, without emotion"

• "To be or not to be, that is the question"

• "To die, it's easy. But you have to struggle for life"

"Ten more steps. Eight. Seven. We were walking slowly, as one follows a hearse, our own funeral procession. Only four more steps. Three. There it was now, very close to us, the pit and its flames" (31)

What is the mood of this passage?

• Joyful

• Optimistic

• Angry

• Gloomy

"It was a beautiful day in May. The fragrances of spring were in the air. The sun was setting" (40)

What is the mood of this passage? What word or phrase best supports your answer?

• Energetic; "spring"

• Blissful; "beautiful day in May"

• Indifferent; "fragrances"

• Sad; "sun was setting"