Poetic Voices: Language and Meaning · Vocabulary & Language

The Impact of Word Choice

Analyzing how specific verbs, adjectives, and nouns contribute to the tone and precision of a text.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why might an author choose a word with a negative connotation over a neutral one?
  2. 2How does precise vocabulary improve the clarity of a description?
  3. 3What role does repetition play in emphasizing a specific idea or feeling?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Poetic Voices: Language and Meaning
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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