Author's Point of View

Front

What does the word 'opposing' mean?

Back

Opposite.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is connotation?

Back

A feeling or idea that a word gives you.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is denotation?

Back

The dictionary definition of a word.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is propaganda?

Back

Information used to promote a certain point of view, usually political.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What does bias mean?

Back

Being in favor of (or against) a person or thing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Front

What is the importance of understanding connotation in literature?

Back

It helps to interpret the underlying emotions and associations of words.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How does denotation differ from connotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation includes the emotional and associative meanings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What role does propaganda play in shaping public opinion?

Back

It influences people's beliefs and attitudes by presenting information in a biased manner.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

Can bias be present in objective writing?

Back

Yes, bias can be present even in objective writing if the author has a particular viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is an example of a word with a strong connotation?

Back

The word 'home' often connotes warmth, safety, and comfort.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4