Diction

Question 1

monosyllabic

Answer 1

one syllable- this style may be used to effect simplicity or it may be used for the purposes of austerity

Question 2

polysyllabic

Answer 2

two or more syllables- a more formal, serious style which may make use of any of the constructions mentioned previously

Question 3

archaic

Answer 3

belonging to ancient times- in this case, the style is obviously meant to transport the reader into a different era

Question 4

connotative

Answer 4

suggesting more than the plain meaning- a figurative style meant to be emotive or reflective

Question 5

rare words

Answer 5

the intent may be lofty, lighthearted, informative or comparative

Question 6

technical and scientific words

Answer 6

serious writing with a referential intent

Question 7

slang and colloquialism

Answer 7

may be used for humor or for realism

Question 8

abstractions

Answer 8

intended to make reader reflect or accept alternate ideas

Question 9

dialect words

Answer 9

used to portray a define group of people, to convey realistic flavor

Question 10

allusions

Answer 10

formal writing; the author supposes readers can make comparative judgements

Question 11

onomatopoetic words

Answer 11

to convey realism, a sense of presence, a re-enactment of the original

Question 12

vivid verbs

Answer 12

convey a sense of action

Question 13

alliteration

Answer 13

helps bind phrases and thus thoughts together; lends completeness to passage

Question 14

vivid imagery

Answer 14

takes reader away from commonplace; suggests alternatives