Practice Diction - 5.2.2.3 | Module 5: Introduction to Literary Analysis & Poetry | ICSE Grade 12 English
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5.2.2.3 - Diction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does diction refer to in literature?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what impacts tone and mood.

Question 2

Easy

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider different styles of writing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for adjectives and verbs that stand out.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay attention to mood-evoking words.

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