Word Choice and Sentence Structure

Word choice is...

• When the words put a picture in the readers mind

• Using strong words

• Avoiding repeated words

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

If you have good "sentence fluency" your sentences should vary in _______________________ and begin in a variety of ways. (Select all the correct answers)

• rules

• spelling

• length

• type

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence is a run-on sentence?

• I run for a living I enjoy looking at the scenery.

• I run for a living, and I enjoy looking at the scenery.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is a sentence fragment, and needs to be fixed?

• She was excited to go on vacation over the holiday.

• Excited to go on vacation over the holiday.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I add vivid verbs during this step of the writing process.

• Editing

• Revision

• Publishing

• Drafting

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

I use a Thesaurus for better word choice during this step of the writing process.

• Drafting

• Publishing

• Revision

• Editing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The ways words and phrases are used to express ideas.

• Tone

• Dialogue

• Word Choice

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The types, patterns, and lengths of sentences used.

• Style

• Characterization

• Tone

• Sentence Structure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

"Often, you can identify MOOD or TONE by looking at________

• the way the text is organized

• the graphics that accompany the text

• the writer's choice of words and details.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences uses the correct word choice?

• A) She excepted the award with grace.

• B) She accepted the award with grace.

• C) She excepted the award with excitement.

• D) She accepted the award with excitement.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A