3rd Quarter Benchmark Review 1

Front

What is the main purpose of stage directions in a play?

Back

Stage directions guide actors on how to move or deliver their lines.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What does the term 'denotation' refer to?

Back

Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What word describes a tone that conveys worry or unease?

Back

Anxious.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the root word that means 'small'?

Back

The root word is 'mini', as seen in the word 'minimalist'.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Front

What can be inferred about the construction of the Egyptian pyramids?

Back

The work must have been done by many people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

Back

Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of a word.

Front

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

Back

Words like 'youthful' or 'energetic' have positive connotations.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the significance of understanding tone in a passage?

Back

Understanding tone helps readers grasp the author's attitude and emotional context.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does the term 'etymology' refer to?

Back

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed over time.

Front

What is a synonym for 'humorous'?

Back

A synonym for 'humorous' is 'funny'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A