EOC Review

What does the term "Explicitly" mean?

• To imply something without saying it directly

• Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied

• A mild or indirect word used to soften a statement

• The character or feeling of a place or situation

Answer explanation

The term 'Explicitly' means fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied. It does not imply something indirectly but rather states it directly.

What is a "Euphemism"?

• The literal meaning of a word

• A direct and clear expression

• A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt

• The act of creating something

Answer explanation

A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt, making it the correct choice.

What does "Nuance" refer to?

• A clear and explicit explanation

• A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound

• The act of evaluating something carefully

• The literal meaning of a word or phrase

Answer explanation

Nuance refers to a subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound, making the correct choice 'A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound'.

What is the meaning of "Context"?

• The act of making your thoughts known by speech or writing

• The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, influencing its meaning or effect

• The process of making a judgment about something

• The character or feeling of a place or situation

Answer explanation

The meaning of 'Context' refers to the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, influencing its meaning or effect.

What is the definition of "Explication"?

• To perceive or point out a difference

• To make clear the meaning of; explain

• To place side by side for comparison

• To form an opinion or guess based on available information

Answer explanation

The definition of 'Explication' is to make clear the meaning of; explain. This choice accurately describes the term.

What does it mean to "Distinguish" something?

• To create something new

• To evaluate the importance of something

• To perceive or point out a difference

• To express your thoughts or feelings

Answer explanation

To distinguish something means to perceive or point out a difference, highlighting the correct choice.

What does "Contradictory" mean?

• The act of creating something

• Mutually opposed or inconsistent

• The implied meaning of a word or phrase

• To quote as an authority or example

Answer explanation

Contradictory means mutually opposed or inconsistent, which implies a direct conflict or inconsistency between two or more elements.

What is involved in the process to "Evaluate" something?

• To express thoughts or feelings

• To make a judgment about the value, importance, or quality of something after considering it carefully

• To place side by side for comparison

• To form an opinion or guess

Answer explanation

To evaluate something means to make a judgment about its value, importance, or quality after careful consideration.

What is "Expression" in terms of communication?

• The literal meaning of a word

• The act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method

• The process of evaluating something

• The character or feeling of a place or situation

Answer explanation

Expression in terms of communication refers to the act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by speech, writing, or some other method.

What is the difference between "Connotation" and "Denotation"?

• "Connotation" is the literal meaning, while "Denotation" is the implied meaning

• "Connotation" is the implied meaning, while "Denotation" is the literal meaning

• "Connotation" refers to the act of creating something, while "Denotation" refers to the character of a place

• "Connotation" is the act of evaluating, while "Denotation" is the act of expressing thoughts

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that 'Connotation' is the implied meaning, while 'Denotation' is the literal meaning.