7th Grade FAST Prep Semester 1 Standards

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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How does connotation affect diction?

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The use of positive and negative words can alter the meaning of a sentence.

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What are root words?

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Root words are base words or parts of words from which other words are formed by adding prefixes or suffixes.

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How can using root words and affixes help determine a word's meaning?

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By breaking down an unfamiliar word into word parts, you can identify its meaning when context clues aren't present.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What is the slippery slope fallacy?

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The slippery slope fallacy is the assumption that if one thing happens, it will lead to multiple other worse things happening.

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What is logos in writing?

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Logos is a rhetorical device that uses logic and reason to persuade an audience.

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What is the purpose of using logos in writing?

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To make the argument logical and well-reasoned.

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing.