Word Choice

The literary term "diction" refers to

• the dictionary definition of a word

• the way we speak

• an author's choice of words

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed

• formal

• informal

• slang

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Language that is free of slang, idioms, colloquialisms, and contractions; often contains polysyllabic words and sophisticated syntax; used in professional meetings, speeches, academic writings, and so forth.

• formal

• informal

• slang

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Which term refers to the feelings that a word evokes - positive, negative, or neutral?

• denotation

• connotation

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The dictionary definition of a word

• denotation

• connotation

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Words that are similar in meaning, but have varying levels of intensity

• denotation

• connotation

• shades of meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word carries a more positive connotation?

We saw ________ fauna and flora on our walk through the forest.

• weird

• strange

• interesting

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word carries a more negative connotation?

The fresh paw prints - that our guide identified as belonging to a black bear - ___________me.

• scared

• frightened

• unsettled

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Words used within a particular profession or group, may be difficult for others to understand

• colloquialism

• jargon

• slang

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Words mean exactly what they say

• concrete

• connotation

• literal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4