Diction Jeopardy Jeopardy Template

Definitions	Diction Questions	Phrase Examples	Impacts on text	Random Trivia
100 figure of speech that means something different than a literal translation of the words would lead one to believe What is an Idiom?	100 Idioms What is this a example of: "Cat got your tongue?"	100 Idiom "Piece of cake"	100 It is unclear, people can have different interpretations What is the impact on text general diction has?	100 Hedwig What is the name of Harry Potters pet owl?
200 language spoken in a certain area What is Regional Language?	200 Minimizes who the audience is because it uses terms the audience wont understand What does Technical Language/Jargon do to the audience? Why?	200 Euphemisms say "passed away" instead of "died"	200 more subtle meaning. Can create different interpretation and be unclear. What impact does Connotation have on the text?	200 5 How many Olympic Rings are there?
300 An idea or feeling that a word invokes What is Connotation?	300 Archaic was used back when it was written and Neologisms is words we use now What is the difference between Archaic language and Neologisms?	300 Double Speak "alternative facts"	300 It creates a positive aspect. And creates a calmer approach. What effect does Euphemisms have?	300 clownfish What type of fish is Nemo?
400 refers to examples of a group, express more vivid meanings What is Specific Diction?	400 it makes sure the reader doesn't get lost while reading. But it leaves little room for the reader to be creative while reading What are the advantages/disadvantages of using Specific Diction?	400 General Diction "look, walk, sit, cry"	400 Its hard to understand what the writer is trying to say. What do Idioms do to the text?	400 John Adams Who is the 2nd President?
500 literal, explicit meaning of a word What is Denotation?	500 .Slang, Regional Language, Jargon, Pretentious Language Name 4 Diction terms that minimize your audience	500 Regional Language "Soda" vs "Pop" vs "Coke"	500 It is very informal. And creates a conversational tone. More relaxed feeling. How does Colloquial Language impact the text?	500 Snow White Who was the first Disney Princess

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