Understanding Diction and Word Choice

Front

What does word choice create?

Back

Tone, bias, and reader reaction

Front

What type of words have strong connotations?

Back

Words with positive or negative feelings

Front

Which of the following is NOT a repeated word type mentioned? Formal, Harsh, Soft, Colorful

Back

Colorful

Front

Which word best supports the tone of the paragraph?

Back

The word with the strongest connotation

Front

What is one of the vocabulary words to know?

Back

Tone

Front

How do short, choppy sentences affect the tone?

Back

They add urgency and tension

Front

What is the effect of long, flowing sentences?

Back

They provide a calm and reflective tone

Front

Which word suggests a hidden meaning? Options: Conveys, Reveals, Implies, Emphasizes

Back

Implies

Front

What is the primary focus of syntax in writing?

Back

Sentence structure

Front

Arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Back

Syntax