Exploring Syntax, Diction, and Mood

What is the definition of "syntax" in English grammar?

• The emotional atmosphere created by a text

• The arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences

• The choice of words used by an author

• The main idea of a story

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Which of the following best defines "diction"?

• The structure of a sentence

• The author's choice of words

• The plot of a story

• The setting of a story

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What is "mood" in literature?

• The author's attitude toward the subject

• The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work produces in a reader

• The order of events in a story

• The use of figurative language

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Which sentence uses varied sentence structure?

• She ran. She fell. She cried.

• She ran quickly, but she fell and cried.

• She ran. She ran. She ran.

• She fell. She fell. She fell.

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Which of the following sentences best demonstrates formal diction?

• "Hey, what's up?"

• "The results of the experiment were inconclusive."

• "Gonna grab some food."

• "Wanna hang out?"

Read the following sentence: "The thunder roared and the wind howled through the empty streets." What mood does this sentence create?

• Joyful

• Tense

• Excited

• Bored

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Which of the following best explains the difference between tone and mood?

• Tone is the author's attitude; mood is the reader's emotional response.

• Tone is the setting; mood is the plot.

• Tone is the main character; mood is the theme.

• Tone is the word choice; mood is the sentence structure.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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How does word choice (diction) affect the mood of a passage? Choose the best explanation.

• It determines the length of the story.

• It influences how the reader feels while reading.

• It changes the point of view.

• It affects the number of characters.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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Read the following sentences: A) "The sun shone brightly, and laughter echoed across the playground." B) "Dark clouds gathered, and silence fell over the empty park." How does the syntax and diction in each sentence contribute to the mood?

• Both sentences use the same mood.

• Sentence A uses positive diction and simple syntax to create a cheerful mood, while Sentence B uses negative diction and descriptive syntax to create a somber mood.

• Both sentences use negative diction to create a tense mood.

• Sentence A uses complex syntax to create a sad mood.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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An author writes, "She tiptoed through the abandoned house, her heart pounding in her chest." Which of the following best analyzes how syntax and diction work together to create mood in this sentence?

• The short, descriptive phrases and words like "tiptoed" and "abandoned" create a suspenseful mood.

• The sentence uses long, complex words to create a joyful mood.

• The sentence structure is confusing, making the mood unclear.

• The use of repetition creates a humorous mood.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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