Word Choice and Imagery

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

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"

What is the mood of this passage?

• Joyful

• Optimistic

• Angry

• Gloomy

Which of the following would most likely be colloquial or vernacular?

• An academic speech

• A page from a textbook

• A conversation between friends

• A conversation between an office worker and his superior (his boss)

The use of words to paint a picture in the reader’s mind

• rhythm

• rhyme

• imagery

• free verse

Which line from the poem shows imagery?

• The rows of red brake lights all seem to glow

• It's hard to stay patient when stuck in line

• No aliens, just keep going

• My mom mentions exploring the next town

From "The Eagle" What words in the poem are used to show that the waves are slow and small?

• thunderbolt

• crooked

• crawls

• lonely

• wrinkles

Pick 2 of the 7 types of imagery to describe this picture.. Write 1 sentence for each.

Using ___________ allows authors to engage a reader's senses.

• imagery

• diction

• mood

• tone

An example of imagery - language you can imagine and picture in your mind