TEST PREP/EOY REVIEW

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?

• POSITIVE

• NEGATIVE

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• STINGY

• THRIFTY

• TIGHT

• SELFISH

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.

• RASH

• FOOLISH

• COURAGEOUS

• COWARDLY

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

• BULLHEADED

• STUBBORN

• PERSISTENT

• HEADSTRONG

Which phrase has negative connotation?

• A BOX FILLED WITH DOCUMETNS

• A BOX JAMMED WITH PAPERS

• A BOX FILED WITH PAPERS

• A BOX FULL OF PAPERS

Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?

• STENCH

• SCENT

• ODOR

The highest point of tension in a plot is the

• CLIMAX

• EXPOSITION

• FALLING ACTION

• RISING ACTION

The problem or struggle is the

• PROBLEM

• THEME

• CONFLICT

• RESOLUTION

Complications are added during the

• FALLING ACTION

• RISING ACTION

• CLIMAX

• EXPOSITION

The part of the plot that introduces the setting is the

• THEME

• CLIMAX

• FALLING ACTION

• EXPOSITION