Language and style

Which of the following is an example of a positive word?

• Angry
• Happy
• Sad
• Fearful

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because
• However
• Therefore
• And

Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?

• But
• And
• Or
• Although

What is a lexical field?

• A type of sentence function
• A group of words with similar meanings
• A sentence that expresses a complete thought
• A type of figurative language

What is the difference between denotative and connotative meaning?

• Denotative meaning is the emotional or cultural associations, while connotative meaning is the literal dictionary definition
• Denotative meaning is the negative associations, while connotative meaning is the positive associations
• Denotative meaning is the literal dictionary definition, while connotative meaning is the emotional or cultural associations
• Denotative meaning is the positive associations, while connotative meaning is the negative associations

What is the function of an imperative sentence?

• To make a statement
• To give a command
• To express strong emotion
• To ask a question

Which of the following is an example of a negative word?

• Cowardly
• Generous
• Kind
• Brave

What is an example of figurative language?

• The cat is black
• He ate a sandwich
• She runs fast
• The sun smiled down on us

What are the different types of sentences?

• Declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory
• Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs
• Subject, predicate, object, complement
• Simple, compound, complex, compound-complex

What does it mean to explain style?

• To determine the denotative and connotative meanings of words
• To identify the parts of speech in a sentence
• To analyze the way a piece of writing is written
• To recognize positive, negative, weak, and strong words