Vocabulary: Context, Denotation, Connotation, and Analogies
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'denotation' refer to in vocabulary?
Back
Denotation refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, the dictionary definition.
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CCSS.L.3.5A
CCSS.RL.3.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'connotation' mean?
Back
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5C
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an analogy?
Back
An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of an analogy involving 'hot' and 'cold'.
Back
Hot is to cold as fire is to ice.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'resemblance' mean?
Back
Resemblance means a similarity or likeness between two or more things.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the phrase 'thwart combat' imply?
Back
'Thwart combat' implies avoiding or preventing a fight.
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RL.1.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between 'page' and 'book'?
Back
A page is a part of a book; it is one of the sheets of paper that make up the book.
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CCSS.L.6.5B
CCSS.L.8.5B
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
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