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Diction - 11 Questions
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4 Written Questions
words and expressions characteristic of a particular job
a nonstandard variation of a language with its own vocabulary and grammar
regional words or sayings; tells "where"
relaxed and conversational language
4 Multiple Choice Questions
language that creates an elevated tone; often contains polysyllabic words
concrete diction
neutral diction
informal or low diction
high or formal diction
words that describe physical qualities; imagery
concrete diction
connotation
neutral diction
abstract diction
uses standard language and vocabulary
abstract diction
neutral diction
concrete diction
denotation
language that denotes ideas, emotions, and other intangible concepts
denotation
neutral diction
abstract diction
concrete diction
3 True/False Question
slang
→ recently coined words; tells "when"
True
False
denotation
→ consists of the associations and emotions attached to a word; i.e. "home" vs. "house"
True
False
connotation
→ consists of the associations and emotions attached to a word; i.e. "home" vs. "house"
True
False
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