Vocabulary Terms

Vocabulary Terms

Literal & Figurative

• literal language means exactly what is said or written

• figurative language uses words in a way that deviates from their conventionally accepted definitions in order to convey a more complicated meaning or heightened effect

Multiple Choice

Determine if the following example is literal or figurative language.

"A blanket of white snow covered our yard."

• literal

• figurative

Multiple Choice

Determine if the following example is literal or figurative language.

"The boy's room was very messy."

• literal

• figurative

Multiple Choice

Determine if the following example is literal or figurative language.

"After seeing how crazy Jonathan acted in the classroom, I think he lost his marbles."

• literal

• figurative

Denotation and Connotation

• denotation is the dictionary definition of a word

• connotation is a feeling associated with a word

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words has the most negative connotation?

• thin

• skinny

• scrawny

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the meaning of denotation?

• dictionary definition

• feeling associated with word

Context Clues

• Restatement Clue - contains a synonym or definition to help reader understand the unknown word.

• Contrast Clue - contains an antonym to help reader understand the unknown word.

• Inference/Example Clue - contains key words and examples to help the reader understand the unknown word.

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

Olympic gymnasts are very limber, or flexible, allowing them to perform their skillful movements.

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

Although the dance routine seemed intricate, I thought it was quite simple.

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

Dan is a compassionate person. His words and actions show how caring he is.

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

Harry had an expression of extreme anguish on his face. “Something horrible has happened!” he gasped.

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

Our team finally cheered and celebrated after we emerged victorious after the overtime period.

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

Sid thought the music would end gradually, but it stopped abruptly instead.

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is best shown in the following example?

If you don’t water the flowers, they will wilt and lose their strength and freshness

• restatement clue

• contrast clue

• inference clue

Using context clues

• figure out the meaning of the unknown word by using the context clues

Multiple Choice

Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Kelly's altruism led her to start a non-profit organization that helped families in need.

• greed

• kindness

• creativity

• stamina

Multiple Choice

Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

The meeting started as a complete deadlock, but eventually the members were able to come to an mutual agreement.

• party

• lifeless

• accord

• standstill

Multiple Choice

Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

The family was able to salvage or retrieve some important items after the fire damaged their home.

• abandon

• recover

• cover

• sell