Diction Vocabulary

language that allows the reader or hearer to form a visual image of what they are reading or hearing

• diction

• denotation

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

a writer's choice of words; word choice

• diction

• denotation

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

dictionary definition of a word or phrase; literal meaning of a word or phrase

• diction

• denotation

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

when something means exactly what it says

• subtle

• literal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

barely observable; difficult to perceive

• subtle

• literal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

the degree or amount of strength something has

• intensity

• intentional

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

done on purpose; deliberate

• intensity

• intentional

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

phrase used to describe the subtle intensity differences between similar words or phrases

• neutral words

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

words with no positive nor negative charge; not charged

• neutral words

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

particular words or phrases that cause people to have a good feeling when reading or hearing them; words with a good reputation; positively charged

• positive connotation

• negative connotation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4