(i don't want to get it wrong and just want to know for sure) match the term with its definition. this kind of language usually has longer sentences and a greater variety of words than everyday speech. slang, contractions, and jargon are avoided. usually found in a dictionary, this tells you the meaning of a word or phrase this is what people use in everyday speech. it usually consists of fairly short sentences and simple vocabulary. it is called speech or language. this is another way of saying "diction." this can reveal a) the tone of the work, b) connotations of meaning, and/or c) his style of writing. these are in the text surrounding a word and give hints for the meaning of the word. they are called when we find the meaning of a word (or phrase) by looking at the words and sentences around it, we are using clues. this is the ordinary, usual, or exact meaning of words, phrases, or passages. no figurative language or interpretation is involved. this is the writer's choice of words, including the vocabulary used, the appropriateness of the words, and the vividness of the language. 1. context 2. context clues 3. definition 4. diction 5. formal language 6. informal 7. literal meaning 8. word choice

Think about something you might want to rent. an instrument? a book? a piece of equipment? do some internet research and find an organization in your city that can rent you an item of interest. find the terms of agreement, the period of rental, and any penalties or late fees. are there any special terms of use or waivers? now, imagine that you are an employee of that same organization. write a brief narrative taking the point of view of the store employee talking with a customer. imagine the customer did not know anything about the terms of agreement. be sure that your character explains the terms of agreement, as well as the details about the item being rented. be sure to include a beginning, middle, and end to your story as well as details. consider starting your story with the line: "it was a long day at [enter name of company here] when this [enter description here] looking customer came up to me and began asking me questions about [enter product description] that they wanted to " do you want your story to take a serious or comedic tone? have fun with the details, but be sure to include the information about the terms of agreement for the customer. your narrative should be at least 150-250 words in length.

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Which statement best explains how the setting affects the meaning of the story? a. the water and wave motif conveys the queasy feeling the narrator has when walking alone at night. b. the firefly light conveys a feeling of nostalgia for long summer evenings spent with family. c. the phrase whispering and murmurs" suggests that the main character has fits of madness. d. the comparison of the street to a graveyard suggests that something is terribly wrong with society.