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What is the difference between connotations and denotations?

• Connotations are literal definitions, while denotations are emotional or cultural associations.

• Connotations and denotations are the same thing.

• Connotations are emotional or cultural associations, while denotations are literal definitions.

• Connotations are subjective, while denotations are objective.

Which aspect of word meaning refers to the literal or dictionary definition?

• connotation

• metaphor

• simile

• denotation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

In the sentence 'The politician is a snake', what is the connotation of the word 'snake'?

• positive

• neutral

• complimentary

• negative

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

True or False: Connotations can vary depending on cultural and personal experiences.

• True

• Connotations are only influenced by cultural experiences

• Connotations are only influenced by personal experiences

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

• accurate or precise

• true or valid

• right or correct

• wrong or incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which subtopic focuses on understanding the meaning of words in different contexts?

• syntactic semantics

• pragmatic semantics

• lexical semantics

• morphological semantics

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the contextual meaning of the word 'run' in the sentence 'I need to run some errands'?

• operate a machine

• perform or complete various tasks or errands

• participate in a race

• go for a jog

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the root word of 'unhappiness'?

• joyful

• sad

• miserable

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

True or False: The prefix 'mis-' usually indicates a negative or incorrect meaning.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which subtopic explores the influence of word choice on the overall message or tone?

• Syntax

• Punctuation

• Diction

• Grammar

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D