Diction
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The literary term "diction" refers to
the dictionary definition of a word
the way we speak
an author's choice of words
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CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 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.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 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.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word carries a more negative connotation? The fresh paw prints - that our guide identified as belonging to a black bear - ___________me.
scared
frightened
unsettled
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
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
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The choice of words in speaking or writing for clear and effective expression is called (a)
diction.
claim.
syntax.
synthesize.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
a writer's choice of words; word choice
diction
denotation
imagery
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
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