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Syntax and Diction
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is word choice called
diction
syntax
vocabulary
grammar
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CCSS.L.9-10.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A style of writing or speaking determined by the choice of the writer or speaker
syntax
grammar
diction
dialogue
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.3
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Diction depends on all but one of these factors.
the word has to be right and accurate
words should be appropriate to the context
the words should be strong and emotional
the choice of words should be understood easily
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of diction
to get the message across to the reader
to divert the reader
to provide opportunities for misinterpretation
to avoid provoking emotion in the reader
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Formal words used in formal situations, such as a press conference
formal
informal
colloquial
slang
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The use of words that are newly coined or even impolite
formal diction
informal diction
colloquial diction
slang diction
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.3
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
the use of words common in everyday speech, which may be different in different regions or communities
formal diction
informal diction
colloquial diction
slang diction
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.3
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
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