Figurative Language, Poetic Structures, Word Choice and Tone

What is denotation?

• A word’s dictionary meaning

• The emotional meaning of a word

• A word's sound when spoken

• The opposite of a word’s connotation

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is connotation?

• The dictionary meaning of a word

• The emotional or cultural associations of a word

• A word’s spelling

• A word's part of speech

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word has a positive connotation?

• Pushy

• Assertive

• Stubborn

• Aggressive

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the sentence, "Alec schemed to get the best assignment," what is the tone created by "schemed"?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Playful

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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 pair of words demonstrates a difference in connotation?

• Happy and cheerful

• Cheap and inexpensive

• Big and large

• Thin and slender

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What tone is created by the word "stubborn" in this sentence: "Jali said didn’t understand why her sister was being so stubborn"?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Playful

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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 is likely to have a neutral connotation?

• Luxurious

• Carefree

• Unbiased

• Pushy

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why is tone important in writing?

• It sets the emotional atmosphere for the audience.

• It determines the length of the writing.

• It ensures the writing is grammatically correct.

• It gives readers factual information.

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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 a simile?

• A comparison using "like" or "as"

• A comparison without using "like" or "as"

• An exaggeration for effect

• A description of sound

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• "He runs like the wind."

• "The stars danced in the night sky."

• "She is as brave as a lion."

• "Time is a thief."

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D