Diction

What is formal diction?

• long sentences, with very descriptive and precise writing.

• short sentences, with general ideas.

• casual writing that has a happy tone.

• writing that has a serious tone.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

How could you describe the author’s diction in this excerpt?

• single-minded

• simple

• elegant

• elevated

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Authors set a TONE or MOOD in literature by conveying an emotion or emotions through _____________.

• pictures

• height

• words

• funny faces

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

No sooner had she said it than there he was, "Mister Irresistible" himself.  Throwing big, cheesy winks at everyone in the room, walking with a swagger like a cartoon baseball player.  He slithered his way over to their side of the room.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

• Enthusiastic 

• Serious

• Mocking

• Sorrowful 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is diction?

• the attitude, the feeling

• word choice

• different types of sentences and punctuation

• tells your story

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Amused, Brave, Cheerful, Pleasant:

• Positive Tone Words

• Negative Tone Words

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Agitated, Cold, Desperate, Obnoxious:

• Positive Tone Words

• Negative Tone Words

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence? "Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Irritated

• Tired

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A writer's careful selection of words

• Tone

• Diction

• Syntax

• Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of these words means ALMOST THE SAME as "happy"?

• shocked

• informative

• comical

• joyful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A