Change the abstract diction to concrete diction:
"It was a great party; everybody have fun."
What is "It was a crowded party; everybody was smiling."
100
Rewrite this sentence without using the word "bad:"
"Junk food is bad because it raises your cholesterol."
What is "Junk food is [unhealthy, dangerous, destructive, unwise, perilous] because it raises your cholesterol."
100
____________ is an example of a sentence written in first person.
What is "I believe tomatoes should be outlawed."
100
Rewrite this sentence in a formal tone:
Hey, what's up? Wanna grab some grub tonite?
What is "Hello, how are you? Would you like to dine together this evening?"
100
To change the word is to change the ___________.
What is meaning?
200
Change the abstract diction to concrete diction:
"It was a lousy party; everybody disliked it."
What is "It was a silent party; everyone was scowling."
200
Rewrite this sentence without using the word "bad:"
"I was bad and forgot to lock my car doors. Now my collection of Teletubbies CD's is gone."
What is [irresponsible, stupid, silly, oblivious, forgetful]
200
_______________ is an example of a sentence in third person.
What is "The author believes tomatoes should be outlawed."
200
Identify the tone:
"Remove the screw by twisting clockwise. Once screw is removed, lift cover off by moving back and to the right."
What is technical.
200
Etymology is the __________ of the word.
What is history?
300
Change the abstract diction to more precise abstract diction:
"The book was really boring."
What is "The book was really non-eventful."
300
Rewrite the sentence without using the word "bad:"
John is a bad guy. All he does is brag.
What is [overly confident, arrogant, egotistical]
300
_____________ is an example of a sentence in second person.
What is "You believe tomatoes should be outlawed."
300
Rewrite this sentence in a less formal tone:
He struck his cranium repeatedly against the refrigeration device until he was enlightened by a solution to his predicament.
"He banged his head over and over again against the refrigerator until he had an idea."
300
Words like "good" "bad" and "real" are examples of broad and judgmental words that prematurely close off _______.
What is analysis?
400
Change the abstract diction to concrete diction:
"He became extraordinarily angry."
What is "He became red in the face and threw a chair against the wall."
400
Rewrite this sentence without using the word "bad:"
The book was so bad. I fell asleep four times when reading it.
What is [boring, uneventful, slow]
400
As a general rule, you should try to use _____ person in academic writing. There are exceptions.
What is third person?
400
Identify the tone.
"Yeah, right. I'd love to eat that piece of gum you've already chewed."
What is sarcastic.
400
The word for the specialized vocabulary of a particular group:
What is jargon?
500
Write a sentence with both concrete and abstract diction about dogs.
What is "I love my dog because he's fluffy and loyal."
500
List 10 words with negative connotations having to do with taste.
What is [sour, bitter, undercooked, raw, burnt, unsavory, disgusting, rancid, gag-inducing, gross]
500
The book describes this point-of-view as "assertive" and advises "Proceed with caution."
What is second person?
500
Rewrite this in a less formal tone:
Thus, I placed my hands skyward,
They are broadcasting my canticle,
My nervousness dissipates.
Motioning my cranium in the affirmative.
Swiveling my coxa in the affirmative.
So I put my hands up
They're playing my song,
And the butterflys fly away
Noddin' my head like yeah
Moving my hips like yeah,
500
The term that describes words in English that derive from Latin roots.