Thanksgiving Escape Room: Skill Review

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What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

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Denotations are the simple dictionary definition of a word, while connotations carry feelings of a word.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means before.

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What point of view is used when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters?

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Third-person omniscient.

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Which word has the most negative connotation: leave, abandon, or depart?

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Abandon.

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What type of connotation does the word 'request' have in the sentence: 'The teacher's request to pass all papers to the front of the room was followed immediately.'?

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Neutral Connotation.

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What is a denotation?

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A denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as found in a dictionary.

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What is a connotation?

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A connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

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First-person uses 'I' or 'we' and shares the narrator's personal perspective, while third-person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is more objective.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means not or the opposite of.

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

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The word 'home' has a positive connotation, suggesting warmth and safety.