Academic Vocabulary

What is the denotative meaning of a word?

• Literal or dictionary definition
• Synonym or antonym
• Subjective interpretation
• Connotative or figurative meaning

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the figurative meaning of a word?

• Denotative meaning
• Non-literal or symbolic meaning
• Exact definition
• Literal or concrete meaning

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the connotative meaning of a word?

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal definition.
• The connotative meaning of a word is its dictionary definition.
• The connotative meaning of a word is its part of speech.
• The connotative meaning of a word is its pronunciation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To proofread and correct errors in a text.
• To examine and evaluate the content, structure, and language of a text.
• To memorize the content of a text.
• To summarize the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does it mean when it asks you the author's tone?

• The author's birthplace
• Attitude or feeling expressed by the author
• The author's favorite color
• The author's favorite food

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does it mean when it asks for the allusion in the text?

• A direct quote from the text
• A summary of the text
• A prediction about the text
• Reference to a person, event, or work of literature that is implied or suggested

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the difference between mood and tone?

• Mood is the way the story is written, while tone is the way the characters feel.
• Mood is the author's attitude, while tone is the emotional atmosphere.
• Mood and tone are the same thing.
• Mood is the emotional atmosphere, while tone is the author's attitude.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What does it mean to "infer"?

• To make an educated guess based on limited evidence.
• To deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning.
• To ignore evidence and make a hasty conclusion.
• To guess randomly without any evidence or reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word "explicit mean?

• clearly and directly stated
• implicit and implied
• hidden and concealed
• vague and ambiguous

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the plot of a narrative.

• The plot of a narrative refers to the main character's physical appearance.
• The plot of a narrative refers to the author's writing style.
• The plot of a narrative refers to the setting of the story.
• The plot of a narrative refers to the sequence of events that make up the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D