word’s position or function to determine the meaning of a word or phrase.

Connotative words can draw (a)   , negative, or neutral responses from a reader.

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

Select all that apply: For synonym context clues, the author may use signal words or phrases like...

• sometimes called

• instead

• never

• in other words

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which words have a positive connotation? Choose multiple answers.

• curious

• pre-owned car

• nag

• lazy

• confident

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

2. Helen was guarded about her private life. She would not give anyone her phone number and address.

What does the word “guarded” suggest about Helen in the sentence above?

• She was excited about her life

• She does not care about her life

• She is protective over her life.

• She is bored with her life.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the example for figurative meaning.

• The students sounded like a zoo was released inside the cafeteria.

• The male lion has a mane that surrounds its face.

• The vicious lion pounced at the innocent zebra.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Identify the word from this sentence that has a negative connotation: The nosy student tried to peek at his teacher's computer.

• student

• nosy

• tried

• his

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Similes, metaphors, and hyperboles are all examples of using figurative language.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Select the word with a positive connotation

• Hard-working

• Workaholic

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the example for technical meaning.

• Sunshine colored daisies filled the grassy fields.

• Flowers as fresh as a load of laundry.

• The seed begins the life cycle of a plant.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Read the following passage and determine whether it evokes positive or negative connotative meaning.

Deserts encompass almost one fifth of the Earth’s land surface. Vast stretches of empty sand stretch over a barren, secluded landscape. The endless sea of sand shifts constantly with the wind over the solitary scene. Scarce foliage inhabits the stark environment. The desolate land supports little life. Solitary snakes and lizards seek out enough food to exist. The extreme heat of the day withers the land, making it barren and dry. The night is cold and desolate.

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4