Context Clues and Connotation review
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9th - 10th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does connotation mean?
Back
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.
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CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help in understanding a text?
Back
Context clues can provide insights into the meaning of words or phrases, allowing readers to infer meanings and enhance comprehension.
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
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between positive and negative connotation?
Back
Positive connotation refers to words that evoke favorable feelings, while negative connotation refers to words that evoke unfavorable feelings.
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CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with a positive connotation.
Back
'Youthful' has a positive connotation, suggesting energy and vitality.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a word with a negative connotation.
Back
'Childish' has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of using context clues to determine word meaning?
Back
In the sentence 'The frigid air made everyone shiver,' the word 'frigid' can be inferred to mean very cold based on the context.
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CCSS.L.11-12.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
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