Evaluating: Connotation and Denotation
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence best demonstrates the difference between connotation and denotation?
- The word "snake" denotes a reptile, but its connotation can imply deceit or danger.
- The word "apple" denotes a fruit, and its connotation is also a fruit.
- The word "book" denotes a collection of pages, and its connotation is a story.
- The word "car" denotes a vehicle, and its connotation is transportation.
Back
The word "snake" denotes a reptile, but its connotation can imply deceit or danger.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Analyze the impact of the word choice in the sentence: "The politician's speech was filled with empty promises."
Back
The word "empty" suggests that the promises were not genuine.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Interpret the context for meaning in the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the team continued their practice undeterred."
Back
The team continued practicing despite the rain.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Apply connotation in writing by choosing the word with the most positive connotation to complete the sentence: "The new student was very _______ in class." Options: Nosy, Inquisitive, Intrusive, Prying
Back
Inquisitive
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Evaluate the tone of the sentence: "The little girl skipped happily down the sunny path." Options: Sad, Angry, Joyful, Fearful
Back
Joyful
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Interpret the context for meaning in the following sentence: "The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was a turning point in the field of genetics."
Back
The discovery was revolutionary.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which sentence best demonstrates the difference between connotation and denotation? Options: "The word 'rose' denotes a flower, but its connotation can imply love or romance.", "The word 'tree' denotes a plant, and its connotation is also a plant.", "The word 'chair' denotes a piece of furniture, and its connotation is seating.", "The word 'computer' denotes a device, and its connotation is technology."
Back
The word 'rose' denotes a flower, but its connotation can imply love or romance.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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