Practice Diction (4.4) - Language and Literature - IB 10 Language & Literature (MYP)

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Question 1.
Define diction.
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Think about how language variety can affect a text.
Question 2.
What does tone refer to in literature?
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Consider how you feel when reading a piece of literature.
3Question 3.
What is diction?
- The emotional tone of a text
- The author's word choice
- The character's speech style
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Consider what word selection means in writing.
4Question 4.
True or False: Colloquial language is always inappropriate in formal writing.
- True
- False
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Think about the significance of voice in diverse settings.
Question 5.
Compare the diction in a passage from a novel with its film adaptation. How does the change in language affect the audience's perception of the story?
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Look for key phrases that evoke emotion in the text.
Question 6.
Write a short paragraph describing a scene using both formal and informal diction. Explain how each alters the impression of that scene.
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Experiment with varying your vocabulary for comparison.

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