Thanksgiving Escape Room: Skill Review

Front

What is the difference between denotations and connotations?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'pre-' means before.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

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

Back

Third-person omniscient.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

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

Back

Abandon.

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

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.'?

Back

Neutral Connotation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is a denotation?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is a connotation?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

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

Back

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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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4