Terms Review
What does diction mean?
A writer’s word choices, which often convey voice and tone
Does GENIUS have a positive or negative connotation? How do you know?
Positive connotation
How many Disney Channel Original Movies were released in the year 2020?
What does connotation mean?
Associations or emotional overtones attached to a certain word. The connotation of a word usually helps the reader to make important inferences about meaning.
"Stop being stingy" - In this sentence, does stingy have a positive or negative connotation? How do you know?
Negative
"What are the most significant factors that have shaped your perspective on life and influenced the person you are today?
Open Ended
What does imagery mean?
Using language that creates mental images in order to describe something; includes details that appeal to one or more of the five senses
Does "hot cheeto girl" have a negative or positive connotation? How do you know?
Negative
"What is your favorite book, and what specific elements of the story or characters resonate with you the most?"
Open Ended
What is an explanatory essay?
It is an essay with the purpose to either explain, describe, or give information about a topic in order to inform a reader
What is the denotation for nonplussed
(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.
In what ways do Disney Channel shows contribute to the portrayal of diversity and inclusion in children's television, and what improvements could be made in this regard?
Open Ended Question
What is the biggest different between an author's style and an author's tone?
An author's style is the distinctive way a writer uses language, characterized by elements of diction, syntax, imagery, organization, and so on. An author's tone is their attitude towards a subject, character, or audience.
What is the denotation for Enormity
The great or extreme scale of seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong; a grave crime or sin
What is the precise numerical value of Planck's constant in Joule-seconds?
Closed Ended Question