ACC ENG II DICTION TERMS

Which word has the most negative connotation?

Words specific to a particular field or hobby

Words with negative or positive emotions attached to them

What is the most positive way of saying that someone is overweight

Words that lack refinement or taste

Diction that uses flowery language like simile and metaphor

The opposite of objective. Words that appeal to emotions.

All classic novels contain __________ diction.

Her brother's eyes were two emeralds staring at her from across the table with malevolence is _____ diction.

The exact dictionary meaning

The exact meaning, actual or factual

The word apprehensive is both:

When analyzing diction, always use an __________ in front of the word "diction."

Diction that is neutral and factual

Informal use of vocabulary that is often playful and metaphorical

Language in which pronunciation, sentence structure etc. adheres to traditional standards of correctness and usage

words with one syllable

Overused or trite expressions

Words with three or more syllables

Benevolently, Josefina sanitized multiple disgusting utensils. All of these words are: