Language and style unit test
1. What is the difference between language and style?
a) Language refers to the words and structure used in communication, while style refers to the way these words and structure are used to convey meaning and create an impact.
2. What are the main elements of language?
a) Vocabulary, grammar, and phonology.
3. What does phonology refer to?
a) Phonology refers to the sounds in a language and the rules for their combination.
4. What is a synonym?
a) A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
5. What are the main elements of style?
a) Tone, diction, and figurative language.
6. What does diction refer to?
a) Diction refers to the choice of words and phrases in writing or speaking.
7. What is the purpose of figurative language?
a) Figurative language is used to create vivid images or to convey ideas in a more imaginative and creative way.
8. What does tone refer to?
a) Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings towards the subject of the writing.
9. What is an example of figurative language?
a) "The stars danced in the sky."
10. What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
a) Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional, cultural, or social associations that a word carries.