Diction
Authored by Cami Kostreva
English
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An author's choice of words that create a certain tone and atmosphere is referred is called...
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Language that we use in everyday speech, casual and relaxed
formal
informal
slang
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Language that is free of slang and is used in professional meetings, speeches, academic writings, and so forth.
formal
informal
slang
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the word which would convey the greatest emotional intensity.
I was _________ when my best friend came back to visit after moving away.
ecstatic
happy
pleased
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Informal language that is ever-changing, and often particular to a certain group, used to create identity and exclude outsiders.
formal diction
slang
jargon
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Words used within a particular profession or group, may be difficult for others to understand
formal diction
jargon
slang
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diction of characters can tell us about their
education
where they are from
both
Tags
CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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