Analyzing Word Choice

What is the primary impact of an author's word choice on a passage?

• It determines the length of the passage

• It influences the meaning and tone of the passage

• It provides a summary of the passage

• It explains the structure of the passage

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the word "childlike" differ in meaning from "childish"?

• "Childlike" suggests innocence, while "childish" implies immaturity

• "Childlike" means immature, while "childish" suggests wonder

• "Childlike" and "childish" have the same meaning

• "Childlike" implies negative qualities, while "childish" suggests positivity

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CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word would change the tone of the sentence, "She smiled warmly at the children," to a more negative tone?

• Smirked

• Winked

• Laughed

• Glared

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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 effect does the word "blazed" have on the tone of the sentence, "The sun blazed down"?

• It creates a cheerful tone

• It implies a calm and soothing environment

• It suggests a harsh and intense atmosphere

• It adds a humorous element

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which of the following pairs of words have a similar meaning but different tones?

• Laugh and chuckle

• Big and large

• Happy and joyful

• Gloomy and bright

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

When analyzing word choice, why is it important to consider connotation?

• • To count the number of words in the passage

• To understand the feelings and associations of words

• To determine the grammatical structure of the sentence

• To identify the literal definition of the word

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Which word best replaces "screamed" to change the tone from dramatic to mild in the sentence, "She screamed in terror"?

• Cried

• Murmured

• Exclaimed

• Whispered

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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 is the effect of using the word "eerie" to describe the atmosphere in a passage?

• It creates a sense of peace and calm

• It builds a feeling of mystery and unease

• It emphasizes a happy and joyful mood

• It introduces a formal and professional tone

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How can analyzing the word choice in a passage help you better understand the author's intent?

• By revealing the author's attitude about the subject

• By listing all the key points in the text

• By showing the chronological order of events

• By providing an overview of the entire passage

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of word choice on tone?

• "The city was lively" vs. "The city was chaotic"

• "He spoke quietly" vs. "He whispered"

• "The project was extremely challenging" vs. "The project was impossible"

• "The car was old" vs. "The car was a vintage classic"

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B