Diction
Examples
Examples
Type of diction "You're full of it!" is.
What is Slang?
Aspects that help to shape and define the story.
What are narrative elements?
Type of figurative language "Quiet as a mouse" is
What is a similie?
Fix the syntax of "the girl went on walk"
What is "The girl went on 'a' walk."?
What is it?
aspects that help to shape and define the narrative or story
Type of diction "I respectfully disagree" is.
What is Formal Diction?
The author’s figurative language, imagery, and words used to affect and reveal the tone of a piece.
What is Word Choice or Diction?
Type of figurative language "All the world's a stage" is.
Fix the syntax of "Worked on my project yesterday."
"I worked on my project yesterday."
How many elements is it usually?
5-7
The type of diction "I figure the cat is hungry" is.
What is Colloquial Diction?
The communication of words in a sense that is not entirely true or literal to the meanings of the words
Type of figurative language "I could run a hundred miles" is.
What is a hyperbole
Fix the syntax of "Took notes on the laptop."
"(I/He/She/They/Insert Name) took notes on the laptop."
Which one is a narrative element: plot or literary devices?
Plot.
Type of diction "No way, that's not true at all" is.
What is informal diction?
The arrangements of words and phrases in a specific, grammatically correct, order.
What is syntax?
Type of figurative language "I'm the Juliet to your Romeo" is.
What is an allusion?
Fix the syntax of "The In-and-Out line long."
"The In-and-Out line 'was' long."
Which one is a narrative element: characters or setting?
Trick question! Its both!
Type of diction "In examination of your stance, I have identified some critical errors that I will now expound on" is.
What is Pedantic Diction?
The way a writer orders his or her writing to help the story make sense and help the reader understand the material.
What is organizational structure?
Type of figurative language "My heart danced in my chest" is.
What is personification?
Fix the syntax of "My food are good."
"My food 'is' good"
What is an example of conflict? (the one in the presentation)
Jack and Ralph in LOTF