Diction
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How could you describe the author’s diction in this excerpt?
single-minded
simple
elegant
elevated
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.L.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Amused, Brave, Cheerful, Pleasant:
Positive Tone Words
Negative Tone Words
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Agitated, Cold, Desperate, Obnoxious:
Positive Tone Words
Negative Tone Words
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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