
Connotation/Denotation Pre-Assessment (1)
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Define the term denotation.
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
the literal or primary meaning of a word
the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader
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CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Define the word connotation.
the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader
the literal or primary meaning of a word
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Define the term diction.
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
the literal or primary meaning of a word
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Define the term mood.
the emotional feeling or atmosphere that a work of literature produces in a reader
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
Write another word for street that has a positive connotation.
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CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
Write another word for street that has a negative connotation.
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CCSS.L.8.5C
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • Ungraded
What is the mood of the following statement?
The mysterious man stumbled down the cold, dark alley, pulling his coat tightly around him in the midnight air.
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CCSS.L.3.3A
CCSS.L.4.3A
CCSS.L.5.3A
CCSS.L.6.3A
CCSS.L.6.3B
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