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