Word Choice and Tone Flashcard

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What is connotation?

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

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What is a negative connotation?

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A negative connotation is an association that evokes a negative feeling or idea about a word.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is an association that evokes a positive feeling or idea about a word.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the attitude or emotional quality conveyed by the author through their choice of words and style.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects or convey ideas.

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Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.

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Malicious.

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Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.

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Joyful.

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What does it mean when a sentence uses figurative language?

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It means the sentence employs expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, often to create imagery or emphasize a point.

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Identify a sentence that uses figurative language: 'The book was so exciting, I couldn't put it down.' or 'He works hard every day.'

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'The book was so exciting, I couldn't put it down.' uses figurative language.

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What is an example of figurative language in a winter scenario?

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'The snowflakes danced in the wind.' is an example of figurative language.