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.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

• Easily overcome

• Impossible to overcome

• Unimportant

• Trivial

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C