Analyzing Word Choice

When a writer chooses to describe a landscape as "barren" instead of "empty," what is the likely impact on the reader's imagery?

• It suggests a landscape full of life and activity.

• It emphasizes the desolation and lack of life.

• It implies a temporary state of emptiness.

• It suggests a peaceful, serene setting.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

When an author describes a night sky as "velvety" instead of "dark," what effect does this have on the reader's perception?

• It suggests a less intense darkness.

• It emphasizes the depth and texture, adding a touch of beauty.

• It implies the night is not fully dark.

• It suggests the night is threatening.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which word choice best conveys a tone of urgency?

• Eventually

• Immediately

• Later

• Someday

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

In a narrative about a haunted house, which word choice would best create a mood of suspense?

• Welcoming

• Gloomy

• Bright

• Cozy

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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 choice would best indicate a character's high level of education in their dialogue?

• "Ain't"

• "Y'all"

• "Henceforth"

• "Wanna"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In a story, if a character is described as "slender" instead of "skinny," what is the likely impact on the reader's perception?

• It suggests a more positive or graceful connotation.

• It implies a negative or unhealthy connotation.

• It indicates a neutral or objective viewpoint.

• It suggests a lack of strength or power.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

What is the effect of using the word "gigantic" instead of "big" to describe a tree?

• It makes the tree seem smaller.

• It emphasizes the tree's ordinary size.

• It exaggerates the tree's size.

• It makes the tree seem less important.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Choosing to describe a character's movement as "sauntered" instead of "walked" suggests what about the character?

• They are in a hurry.

• They are moving stealthily.

• They are relaxed or confident.

• They are tired.

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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 impact of describing a setting as "dilapidated" instead of "old"?

• It highlights the charm and history of the setting.

• It emphasizes the setting's state of disrepair.

• It suggests the setting is well-maintained.

• It implies the setting is newly built.

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Using the word "devour" instead of "eat" in a narrative most likely suggests what?

• The character is eating politely.

• The character is not hungry.

• The character is eating very quickly or greedily.

• The character is sharing their food.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3