ACT english project part 2

diction

100

The words ____________ and ____________ share the same denotative meaning but have different connotations. 

A. nervous, moved

B. nervous, devastated

C. nervous, thrilled

D. nervous, terrified

D. nervous, terrified

200

“Happy” and “thrilled” share the same denotative meaning, but have different ____________.

A. diction

B. syntax

C. connotations

D.organization

C. connotations

300

Diction refers to ______________.

A. the way ideas are arranged in writing

B. the subject or ideas in fiction or nonfiction writing

C. suspense that keeps the reader engaged

D. the words a writer chooses to communicate their message

D. the words a writer chooses to communicate their message

400

What is diction also known as?

 Word choice

style

100

What is the definition of style? 

Style is the way an author chooses to write about his or her subject.

200

Style encompasses many elements, including tone, content, syntax, imagery, and diction. 

A. True               B. false

A. true

300

Typically, only one element of style determines whether we like or dislike a text.

a.

True: If one element is not very strong—for example, if the content is boring—the text cannot be strong, and people will not like it.

b.  

False: It is unusual for a single element of style to make or break a text. More often, our preferences are shaped by the way these elements work together.

False: It is unusual for a single element of style to make or break a text. More often, our preferences are shaped by the way these elements work together.

400

Is diction a element of style?

Yes.

transitions

100

The engineers claimed that the bridge was safe; ________, they were still not prepared to risk crossing it.

A.therefore

B.for example

C.in addition

D.however

D. however

200

________, boil the water. Next, add sugar and tea leaves.

A.Meanwhile

B.First

C.As a result

D.However

B. First

300

The company expanded; _______________, they hired new personnel.

A.otherwise

B.nevertheless

C.therefore

D.or else

C. therefore

400

________, everyone enjoyed listening to Monica’s story today.

A.Other than

B.Adversely

C.Because

D.In short

D. in short

tone

100

Read the excerpt from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor and answer the question.

“Water, water, everywhere,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, everywhere,
Nor any drop to drink.”

What tone does the author employ with regard to availability of water?

A.Sarcastic

B.Complementary

C.Polite

D.Rude

A. Sarcastic

200

Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"

A. Annoying

B. Excited

C. Calm

D. Scary

B. Exicted

300

Today is very boring, it’s a very boring day, there is nothing much to look at, there is nothing much to say. There’s a peacock on my sneakers, there’s a penguin on my head, there’s a dormouse on my doorstep; I am going back to bed.

A.bored

B.tired

C.fanciful

D.exciting

A. bored

400

The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?

A.Joyful

B. Dreamy

C.Confused

D. sweet

 

A. joyful