Intervention (2B)

(E2.2B)
Analyze context to distinguish among denotative, connotative, and figurative meanings of words

Open Ended

How would go about answering this question? What tools, if any, would you use? Write your response in steps.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from the passage:

"The storm’s ferocity left the town in ruins, with trees uprooted and buildings damaged beyond repair."

What does the word ferocity most likely mean as used in this sentence?

• Calmness

• Intensity

• Silence

• Weakness

Open Ended

Read the sentence from the passage:

"The storm’s ferocity left the town in ruins, with trees uprooted and buildings damaged beyond repair."

What context clues from the passage led to your answer? Type the words or phrases that led you to your conclusion.

Multiple Choice

Read the sentence from the passage:

"The artist’s work was lauded by critics, praised for its innovative techniques and striking originality."

Based on the sentence, what is the meaning of lauded?

• Criticized

• Disregarded

• Celebrated

• Overlooked

Open Ended

Read the sentence from the passage:

"The artist’s work was lauded by critics, praised for its innovative techniques and striking originality."

What context clues from the passage led to your answer? Type the words or phrases that led you to your conclusion.