Midterm English I

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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 the strongest negative connotation for the word 'mad'?

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Enraged.

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What are dashes used for in a sentence?

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Dashes are used for emphasis, breaks in thought, or to set off additional information.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related ideas or to separate items in a complex list.

Front

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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What is the strongest positive connotation for the word 'happy'?

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Elated.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Under the weather' means feeling ill.

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What is the purpose of using dashes in writing?

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Dashes can emphasize a point, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information.

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What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma separates items in a list or clauses, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.