Diction
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
25 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.W.8.2E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word carries a more positive connotation?
We saw ________ fauna and flora on our walk through the forest.
weird
strange
interesting
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.L.8.5C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Diction is the literary term that means
The connections we have with words
An author's choice of words
The definition of words
The common way of speaking with friends
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The choice of words in speaking or writing for clear and effective expression is called (a)
diction.
claim.
syntax.
synthesize.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
a writer's choice of words; word choice
diction
denotation
imagery
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.7.2D
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
20 questions
B2.2 Unit 5 Inversions
Quiz
•
9th Grade - Professio...
20 questions
Register, Formality
Quiz
•
5th Grade - University
20 questions
Pre - test : Conditionals Zero & First
Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
Modals
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
22 questions
ภาษาอังกฤษ ป.6-ม.3
Quiz
•
6th - 9th Grade
20 questions
COUNTRIES, CAPITALS AND LANGUAGES
Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
20 questions
Language Quiz 1: Nouns and Pronouns
Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Nomina Singular and Plural
Quiz
•
9th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
29 questions
Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane
Quiz
•
9th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
FOREST Effective communication
Lesson
•
KG
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
Combining Sentences
Lesson
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Test Taking Strategies for State Reading Assessments
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
The Landlady
Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Multisyllabic Words 1
Quiz
•
4th - 9th Grade
12 questions
IREAD Week 4 - Review
Quiz
•
3rd Grade - University
10 questions
ACT English Practice: 15 Essential Questions
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
10 questions
Citing Sources in MLA Format: In-Text Citations Explained
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
16 questions
Ethos, Pathos, Logos Practice
Quiz
•
9th Grade