EOC English 2 Terms Set #5

A Context Clue is _____

• a hint found within a sentence or paragraph that helps understand the meaning of a word

• a type of punctuation mark

• a mathematical formula

• a historical event

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Denotation is _____

• the literal or primary meaning of a word

• a type of connotation

• a figure of speech

• a grammatical rule

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An Idiom is _____

• a phrase or expression with a figurative meaning

• a type of plant

• a mathematical equation

• a historical event

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

A Euphemism is _____?

• A figure of speech

• A type of metaphor

• A polite expression

• A form of irony

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

An Essay is _____

• a short piece of writing on a particular subject

• a type of poem

• a novel

• a play

_____ is Author’s Purpose.

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To confuse

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

_____ is Style in writing.

• A way of expressing thought in writing

• A type of clothing

• A musical genre

• A painting technique

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An anecdote is _____

• a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• a type of scientific research

• a mathematical equation

• a historical document

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

A Rhetorical Question is _____

• a question asked to make a point rather than to get an answer

• a question that requires a detailed answer

• a question that is always answered with 'yes' or 'no'

• a question that is used to gather information

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

_____ is a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitude of a community toward some cause or position.

• Propaganda

• Education

• Entertainment

• Journalism

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5