Word Impact

Analyze the effect of the word "exceed" on the expectations set in a narrative.

• It lowers the expectations.

• It surpasses the expectations.

• It meets the expectations.

• It falls short of the expectations.

What does "insurmountable" mean in the context of a challenge described in a text?

• Easily overcome

• Impossible to overcome

• Unimportant

• Trivial

Evaluate how the use of the word "circumstance" influences the plot development in a story.

• It simplifies the narrative.

• It complicates the storyline.

• It has no effect on the plot.

• It resolves the conflict.

Impact:

• a part played or function of a person or thing

• to improve (something) by making small changes, in particular to make an idea more subtle and accurate

• having a strong effect on someone or something

• a quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the words that someone uses in speaking or writing

Connotative:

• to admit something or recognize something’s importance

• opposing claims or points of view on a given argument (don’t agree with each other)

• language that communicates a feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation

• a quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the words that someone uses in speaking or writing

How does the use of the word "fickle" in the poem "Yet Do I Marvel" impact the meaning of the line it is used in?

• It suggests that the fruit is consistently available.

• It implies that the fruit is unpredictable and unreliable.

• It indicates that the fruit is abundant and plentiful.

• It shows that the fruit is rare and valuable.

How does the poet's use of the word "inscrutable" affect the tone of the poem?

• It creates a tone of certainty and confidence.

• It establishes a tone of mystery and wonder.

• It conveys a tone of anger and frustration.

• It suggests a tone of joy and celebration.

How does the use of the word 'impact' in a persuasive essay affect the reader's perception?

• It makes the argument seem less important.

• It emphasizes the significance of the argument.

• It confuses the reader about the main point.

• It has no effect on the reader's perception.

What is the meaning of 'impact' in the context of environmental studies?

• A minor change in the environment.

• A significant effect on the environment.

• A temporary alteration in the ecosystem.

• An unnoticeable change in nature.

In the sentence 'The impact of the decision was felt immediately,' what does 'impact' mean?

• The decision was ignored.

• The decision had a strong effect.

• The decision was delayed.

• The decision was reversed.