Word Nerds Unit

Match the term with its correct definition

• Jargon

• A phrase that has been used so much it has lost its impact and become predictable.

• Denotation

• The implied or suggested meaning of a word; the feeling or idea a word evokes.

• Cliché

• Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. (Example: their, there, they're)

• Connotation

• The dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning.

• Homophone

• Specialized language used within a particular field.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following are considered pitfalls to avoid when choosing words, according to the article? (Select all that apply)

• Using strong verbs

• Loaded Language

• Jargon (when not writing for experts)

• Misused Words

• Using words with strong connotations

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

A central idea of the article is that word choice is crucial for effective writing. How does the section "Why Word Choice Matters: More Than Just Semantics" develop this idea?

• By providing a list of commonly misused words.

• "Furious" carries a stronger emotional weight and is more specific.

• Both sentences are equally effective.

• The sentences have different denotations.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

The ​ (a)   meaning of a word is its dictionary definition, while ​the (b)   meaning refers to the feelings or ideas associated with the word.

• denotative
• connotative
• literal
• explicit
• primary
• figurative
• implicit
• secondary

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The article states that using the wrong homophone can make your writing confusing or unintentionally funny. Support your answer with a quote from the text.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

According to the text, how can strong verbs improve writing? Provide an example from the text that demonstrates the difference between a weak verb and a strong verb, and explain the impact of this difference.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the author's likely purpose in using the phrase "grabs you by the eyeballs" in the first paragraph?

• To provide a literal description of reading.

• To create a humorous and engaging tone.

• To confuse the reader with an unexpected image.

• To demonstrate the use of loaded language.