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WorksheetsDiction
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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1.
Clef note, omberture, staff, and a cappella are all examples of musical -
a)
colloquialisms
b)
slang
c)
jargon
d)
diction
2.
Walter: Reckon I have. Almost died first year I come to school and et them pecans — folks say he pizened ‘em and put ‘em over on the school side of the fence.
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Walter's comments contain many examples of
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Walter's comments contain many examples of
a)
slang
b)
dialect
c)
jargon
d)
connotation
3.
Diction is the literary term that means
a)
The connections we have with words
b)
An author's choice of words
c)
The definition of words
d)
The common way of speaking with friends
4.
Which word has to do with our personal connections with words, and can be discussed in terms of positive, negative, or neutral?
a)
jargon
b)
denotation
c)
vernacular
d)
connotation
5.
Which of the following is the correct DENOTATION for "stern"?
Her black-framed glasses and tight bun lent her a stern appearance.
Her black-framed glasses and tight bun lent her a stern appearance.
a)
The back end of a boat
b)
Expressing strong disapproval
c)
Forbidding or gloomy in appearance
6.
"Bae" in English is an example of ___ that means "baby". For the Danish, it's still an example of ____, but it means "poop." (something to think about the next time you call your girl/boyfriend that!)
a)
jargon
b)
colloquial
c)
slang
d)
denotation
7.
Which word has the most NEUTRAL connotation?
a)
consume
b)
devour
c)
nibble
d)
munch
8.
Which of the following would most likely be colloquial or vernacular?
a)
An academic speech
b)
A page from a textbook
c)
A conversation between friends
d)
A conversation between an office worker and his superior (his boss)
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