Word Choice and Meaning

"Jane's radiant smile brightened up the entire room as she entered, spreading a sense of warmth and joy."

What is the figurative meaning of "radiant" in this passage?

• Giving off heat

• Emitting light and happiness

• Shining with anger

• Generating electricity

"The marathon runners exhibited tremendous endurance, pushing their bodies to the limit as they covered the 26.2-mile course."

What is the connotative meaning of "endurance" in this passage?

• Speed and agility

• Physical Strength

• Mental toughness and stamina

• The ability to sprint quickly

"The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the kitchen, filling the house with a sense of comfort and nostalgia."

What does the word "wafted" mean in this passage?

• Rushed quickly

• Moved gently through the air

• Disappeared suddenly

• Lingered in one spot

"Sarah's radiant personality made her the life of the party, and everyone gravitated toward her, drawn to her positive energy."

What is the connotative meaning of "gravitated" in this passage?

• Flew away

• Moved in a straight line

• Moved towards something or someone with a natural attraction

• Fell down

"The teacher's stern look silenced the noisy classroom, and the students quickly settled down, anticipating a scolding."

What is the mood set by the passage?

• Kind and gentle

• Serious and strict

• Playful and fun

• Confused and uncertain

"Macie told her teacher that he was barking up the wrong tree when he accused her of wrongdoing."

What does Macie mean when she said "barking up the wrong tree?"

• Climbing a trea

• Her teacher was a dog

• Pursuing a mistaken or misguided course of action

• Successfully solving a problem

"Macie told her teacher that he was barking up the wrong tree when he accused her of wrongdoing."

What type of figurative language is "barking up the wrong tree?"

• Idiom

• Hyperbole

• Synonym

• Metaphor

"Claire thought that Alyssa's comments about the lack of funding for after-school programs really hit the nail on the head."

What is the meaning of "hit the nail on the head" in this passage?

• Alyssa hit a nail with a hammer

• Alyssa was hurt

• Alyssa failed to understand

• Alyssa accurately described the main point