Diction
Which two types of diction are most commonly seen in writing?
Formal and Informal
What is the primary purpose of an author's claim?
To state the author's argument or point about a topic
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Than is ____ and then is ____ .
Than is used to compare. Then is refers to time or what comes next.
How does denotation differ from connotation in diction?
Denotation is the dictionary definition; connotation is the emotional or suggested meaning
Which question does an author's claim answer?
What is the author trying to say or teach the reader?
What is being personified?
'The wind whispered through the trees.'
The wind
Fill in with than or then.
I would like pizza rather _____ past.
Than
What distinguishes precise diction from other types of diction?
It uses clear and specific details
What two things should the author's claim include?
Reasons and Evidence
What is a paradox?
When something seems false or impossible but reveals a deeper truth.
What does who's stand for?
'who has' or 'who is'
Which of the following best describes formal diction?
Use of polite and academic language
The city plans to replace several downtown parking lots with green spaces over the next year. Officials argue this change will improve air quality and make the area more attractive to residents and visitors.
What is the author’s claim?
The author’s claim is that replacing downtown parking lots with green spaces will improve air quality and make the area more attractive.
Which of the following is an example of a paradox?
She runs like the wind.
Less is more.
The sky is blue.
What does whose mean?
ownership
How does an author's diction primarily influence a piece of writing?
It affects the tone and clarity of the message
Recent studies show that students who get at least eight hours of sleep perform better on exams than those who don’t. Therefore, schools should consider starting classes later in the morning to support student success.
What is the author’s claim?
The author’s claim is that schools should start classes later in the morning to help students succeed.
How does metaphorical language differ from similes?
Metaphors describe one thing as if it were another without 'like' or 'as'
Fill in with who's or whose.
_____ book is that?
____ ready to go to the mall?
_____ got the best costume?
Whose
Who's (Who is)
Who's (Who has)