Diction, Syntax and Tone
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English
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10th Grade
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Easy
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Margaret Anderson
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6 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.3.1I
CCSS.L.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of diction is used in paragraph 15 of The Doll’s House?
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What type of syntax is used in paragraph 15 of The Doll’s House?
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does this syntax add to the tone of this paragraph?
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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