Emotive Language and Adverbs of Attitude

Which is the negative word for 'excited'?

• hysterical

• enthusiastic

• thrilled

• awakened

Which of these is a word for 'cold'?

• warm

• chilly

• tropical

• boiling

Which is the negative word for 'tasty'.

• yummy

• luscious

• pungent

• delicious

Which of these is not a word for 'clever'?

• simple

• smart

• savvy

• wise

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of these is not a word for 'loud'?

• rowdy

• peaceful

• roaring

• deafening

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

• Assertive

• Domineering

• Youthful

• Childish

'Can you really abandon these puppies to life in such filthy kennels?' - Which are the emotive words in this appeal?

• Can, abandon, kennels

• you, really, abandon

• really, puppies, filthy

• abandon, puppies, filthy

Emotive language describes words and phrases meant to evoke…

• an emotional response

• a mental image

• a gut reaction

• a logical argument

Select the emotive version.

• The second man was badly injured.

• The victim was left with horrific injuries.

Make your wardrobe sparkle with our desirable new winter collection! Which are the emotive words in this advert?

• make, wardrobe, winter

• wardrobe, desirable, collection

• sparkle, winter, collection

• sparkle, desirable, new