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Diction and Style in Writing
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English
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11th Grade
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Katherine Reynolds
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Diction refers to...
An author's style
An author's choice of words and syntax
An author's tone
An author's perspective
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the literal definition of a word called?
Connotative
Denotative
Figurative
Artistic
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "connotative" mean in terms of diction?
Literal definition of a word
The feelings a word generates
The structure of a sentence
The author's attitude
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of figurative language?
The wind was very loud last night.
The wind whispered secrets through the trees.
The trees are tall.
The night was dark.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of using figurative language in writing?
To simplify the text
To enhance imagery and meaning
To define characters
To provide literal meanings
Tags
CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of syntax in writing?
To organize words and phrases
To set the mood
To create characters
To determine the plot
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of varying sentence length, structure, and punctuation?
To confuse the reader
To enhance fluency
To change the tone
To alter the mood
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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