Finding the Meaning

the definition of a word without emotional or cultural context; the dictionary meaning of a word

• literal
• infer
• implicit
• figurative

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CCSS.L.7.4C

a conclusion reached from logical reasoning and evidence

• inference
• evidence
• figurative
• analyze

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1B

an abstract meaning evoked by a work in addition to, or beyond, its literal meaning.

• connotation
• conclude
• cite
• analyze

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

the literal definition of a word; the dictionary meaning of a word

• denotation

• meaning

• nuance

• cite

I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.

• positive
• negative

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Kevin's interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a _____ connotation.

• positive
• negative

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

• fascinating
• weird

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which connotation is MORE negative?
Mike _______ us to go to the funny house.

• nagged
• reminded

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which is the best answer?
Which is more serious?

• problem
• disaster

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Today I had to deal with one mishap after another. I couldn’t find my car keys, I dropped a bowl of soup at lunchtime, and my computer crashed twice.
In this sentence "mishap" means...

• unlucky accident
• event
• unexpected question
• plan

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D