Diction and Syntax

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the informal diction used by the Greasers in Chapter 3 contribute to the overall theme of identity?
It emphasizes their desire to conform to societal norms
It reflects their struggle with forming their own identities
It shows their rejection of mainstream culture and the formation of their own group identity
It suggests that their identities are shaped by outside influences
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is diction?
the attitude, the feeling
word choice
different types of sentences and punctuation
tells your story
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
1 min • 1 pt
What is syntax?
the attitude, the feeling
word choice
different types of sentences and punctuation
tells your story
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which tone word below best describes the following sentence? "Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."
Optimistic
Pessimistic
Irritated
Tired
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Syntax is...
The author's word choice
The author's use of symbols/images
The way the author feels about the writing
How the author structures the writing through sentences and punctuation
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Diction is...
Using figurative language and details to set the tone
Using sentence structure and punctuation to set the tone
Using specific words to set the tone
Using a dictionary to look up a word
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A writer's careful selection of words
Tone
Diction
Syntax
Voice
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
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