Diction is defined as the choice and use of words.
What is diction?(1 point)
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the choice and use of words
the choice and use of words
the thoughts and associations words evoke
the thoughts and associations words evoke
the rules and structure of language
the rules and structure of language
the dictionary meaning of words
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the thoughts and associations words evoke
the thoughts and associations words evoke
the choice and use of words
the choice and use of words
the rules and structure of language
the rules and structure of language
the dictionary meaning of words
Connotation is defined as the thoughts and associations words evoke.
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the overall emotional atmosphere of a poem
the overall emotional atmosphere of a poem
descriptions in a poem that appeal to the five senses
descriptions in a poem that appeal to the five senses
overarching ideas in a poem that help create meaning
overarching ideas in a poem that help create meaning
the location and time frame that a poem takes place in
Imagery in the context of poetry refers to descriptions in a poem that appeal to the five senses.
“There is a metric ton of books in my backpack” is an example of
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“My backpack stubbornly refuses all attempts to lift it, even when I use both hands” is an example of
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“There is a metric ton of books in my backpack” is an example of hyperbole.
“My backpack stubbornly refuses all attempts to lift it, even when I use both hands” is an example of personification.
“When I get home, the warm smell from the kitchen greets me at the door” is an example of
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“The soup gurgles and splats on the stove when it boils over” is an example of
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“When I get home, the warm smell from the kitchen greets me at the door” is an example of personification.
“The soup gurgles and splats on the stove when it boils over” is an example of onomatopoeia.