4.4 - Diction
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Practice Questions
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Define diction.
💡 Hint: Think about how language variety can affect a text.
What does tone refer to in literature?
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel when reading a piece of literature.
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What is diction?
💡 Hint: Consider what word selection means in writing.
True or False: Colloquial language is always inappropriate in formal writing.
💡 Hint: Think about the significance of voice in diverse settings.
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Compare the diction in a passage from a novel with its film adaptation. How does the change in language affect the audience's perception of the story?
💡 Hint: Look for key phrases that evoke emotion in the text.
Write a short paragraph describing a scene using both formal and informal diction. Explain how each alters the impression of that scene.
💡 Hint: Experiment with varying your vocabulary for comparison.
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