English Composition

English Composition Study Guide

Concrete Versus Abstract Diction In each of the following groups of words, identify the most concrete term. 31. A.) Noise B.) Sound C.) Howl 32. A.) Blizzard B.) Weather C.) Snow 33. A.) Pollution B.) Smog C.) Air 34. A.) Pancake B.) Breakfast C.) Food 35. A.) Sandpaper B.) Tool C.) Item Changing Connotation For each underlined word in the following sentences, choose the term that changes the connotation as specified. 36. The town held an annual pageant in celebration of its founding. Choose the word that makes the town sound small and quaint. A.) Village B.) Municipality C.) City 37. Olivia’s test scores were very good. Choose the word that makes Olivia’s test score’s sound the best. A.) Decent B.) Excellent C.) Fine 38. “Quiet!” said the movie director to the observers on the set. Choose the word that makes the director’s exclamation more forceful. A.) Spoke B.) Yelled C.) Indicated 39. The girls found an unusual shell while exploring on the beach. Choose the word that indicated the shell is one-of-a-kind. A.) Curious B.) Bizarre C.) Unique 40. The lovely woman shopped for a new dress at the mall. Choose the word that makes the woman seem most attractive. A.) Beautiful B.) Handsome C.) Pretty

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