Diction

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What does diction mean? I looked it up but i`m not understanding what i`m suppose to do when the question says how the author
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Through what element of writing is a writer MOST likely to establish both the time period and social class of their characters?t
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2. asked by Ashley Meeker
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Which of the following best describes the diction ofthis excerpt from "The Youngest Doll"? "In those days, the family was nearly
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Which of the following would NOT be included in a description of diction?(1 point) Responses use of informal or formal
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2. asked by Cinnamon Roll
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Which of the following best describes the diction ofthis excerpt from "The Youngest Doll"? "In those days, the family was nearly
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2. asked by Simon
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9. Which of the following best describes the diction of this excerpt from "And Of Clay Are We Created"? "Much later, after
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2. asked by Sarah
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Which of the following would NOT be included in a description of diction?(1 point) Responses use of informal or formal
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Which of the following would NOT be included in a description of diction?(1 point) 1.use of informal or formal vocabulary
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2. asked by dsa
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what rehetorical device was the author of the declaration using when he included words like cruelty and barbarousdiction
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I have a problem with 'diction'I kind of 'feel' the sentence, but I don't know what to write. Thanks a lot!! "Art is the
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2. asked by Andrew
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Which of the following would NOT be included in a description of diction?
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2. asked by L0singMyM!nd
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Which literary element do these lines have in common?1.But to Rudolf the history sounded as big as the Iliad or the crisis in
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2. asked by Hasley
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Read the excerpt from the TED Talks presentation “I Am the Son of a Terrorist.”For the victims of terrorism, I will speak
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2. asked by Rad
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Which of the following best describes the diction of this excerpt from "The Youngest Doll" ?"In those days, the family was
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what is diction ?
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Which of the following best defines diction?A. simile B. symbolism C. word choice D. dialogue Im sure its probably D?
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2. asked by vickie
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which of the following singular answers defines diction?startegic word choice repetitive patterns the mood of a piece a
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why do poets use diction?Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. For an excellent definition of "diction" try this
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2. asked by rob
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i have to create a visual display, a creative one, to illustrate what diction is using the definition, one or more examples and
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2. asked by steph
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i need to do a visual display to help teach diction, and i cant think of any ideas, i have to use examples tooLet's start with
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2. asked by steph
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____ is the term that refers to the speaker’s distinctive vocabulary choices and style of expression.Responses A
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What is Diction?Group of answer choices How Long a Text Is Word Order Word Choice Paper Formatting
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i am writing an essay on fitzgerald's "babylon revisited" and i have to give examples of patterns of diction in the story. the
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2. asked by ali
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses the dictionary meaning of words the dictionary meaning of words the thoughts and associations
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2. asked by :)
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses the dictionary meaning of words the dictionary meaning of words the choice and use of words
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2. asked by Blue Berry
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses the rules and structure of language the rules and structure of language the choice and use of
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2. asked by Hana
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What is diction?(1 point) Responses the choice and use of words the choice and use of words the thoughts and associations words
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Which of these would use the most FORMAL diction? A. movie review B. journal entry C. business proposal D. letter to a friend
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In which of the following sentences does the author use formal diction? a "She told him to stop fooling around." b "She
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2. asked by Kaite Marie
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Diction can be used to create atmosphere for setting.True False
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What is diction?(1 point) Responses The thoughts and associations a word evokes. The thoughts and associations a word evokes. A
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses the reason for writing or speaking, such as to persuade or inform the reason for writing or
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2. asked by :)
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing the choice and use of words and
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2. asked by Blue Berry
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses feedback and constructive criticism, received from others feedback and constructive
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2. asked by Hana
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses the reason for writing or speaking, such as to persuade or inform the reason for writing or
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2. asked by Hana
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Sophisticated diction uses which of the following kind of vocabulary words?colloquial difficult adjectives
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what does diction in theater mean
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How does practicing dictionary theater different from casual speaking diction requires speaking more loudly diction practice
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What does diction in theater mean?(1 point)Responses Enunciating words clearly Enunciating words clearly Speaking loudly
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How can clear diction enhance an actor's performance in a theater production?(1 point)Responses It helps the actor remember
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How does practicing diction in theater differ from casual speaking?(1 point)Responses Diction is solely for entertainment
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Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (1 point)Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a
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What are the four types of diction? * Formal, Informal, Fancy, Not Fancy Family, Friends, Slang, Baby Talk Formal, Informal,
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What are the four types of diction?* 1 point Formal, Informal, Fancy, Not Fancy Family, Friends, Slang, Baby Talk Formal,
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What is diction?(1 point)Responses The dictionary definition of a word. The dictionary definition of a word. The thoughts and
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what is diction in writing
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A writer can use to achieve a more exact meaning and help the audience experience the story.
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In which way does Helen's diction best illustrate her relationship with her sister?A. through the use of references to shared
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What is word choice, or the way an author describes things or phrases ideas?Group of answer choices syntax figurative language
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2. asked by kdeddy1191
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