Practice Diction (5.2.2.3) - Module 5: Introduction to Literary Analysis & Poetry
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does diction refer to in literature?

💡 Hint: Think about what impacts tone and mood.

Question 2 Easy

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

💡 Hint: Consider examples of words with multiple meanings.

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Question 1

What is diction?

A type of poetic structure
The choice of words by an author
The theme of a story

💡 Hint: Think about what an author uses to express ideas.

Question 2

True or False: Diction only refers to the formal words used in a text.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider different styles of writing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Read a short story and identify three examples of diction that imply tone. Discuss how these choices affect your perception of the story.

💡 Hint: Look for adjectives and verbs that stand out.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare the diction in two poems about nature—one optimistic, one melancholic. How do word choices reflect contrasting attitudes towards nature?

💡 Hint: Pay attention to mood-evoking words.

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