Diction and Style in Writing

Diction refers to...

• An author's style

• An author's choice of words and syntax

• An author's tone

• An author's perspective

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

What is the literal definition of a word called?

• Connotative

• Denotative

• Figurative

• Artistic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does "connotative" mean in terms of diction?

• Literal definition of a word

• The feelings a word generates

• The structure of a sentence

• The author's attitude

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

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

• The wind was very loud last night.

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

• The trees are tall.

• The night was dark.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?

• To simplify the text

• To enhance imagery and meaning

• To define characters

• To provide literal meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the role of syntax in writing?

• To organize words and phrases

• To set the mood

• To create characters

• To determine the plot

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

What is the purpose of varying sentence length, structure, and punctuation?

• To confuse the reader

• To enhance fluency

• To change the tone

• To alter the mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "tone" refer to in a text?

• The plot of the story

• The author's attitude about the topic

• The setting of the story

• The reader's interpretation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does an author convey tone in a text?

• Through character dialogue

• Through the setting

• Through word choice and style

• Through the plot

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is "mood" in a literary context?

• The author's personal feelings

• The emotional effect on the reader

• The setting of the story

• The plot of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B