FSA Power Words

Which of the following is an example of a power word in persuasive writing?

• Quickly

• Because

• Very

• Nice

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Identify the power word in the following sentence: 'The new policy will dramatically improve our efficiency.'

• New

• Policy

• Dramatically

• Efficiency

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the primary purpose of using power words in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To add length to the text

• To evoke emotion and persuade

• To provide detailed descriptions

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which sentence uses a power word effectively?

• The cat sat on the mat.

• The cat quickly jumped off the mat.

• The cat was on the mat.

• The cat is a nice animal.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Choose the power word that best fits the sentence: 'The results were _______ better than expected.'

• Slightly

• Moderately

• Significantly

• Barely

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the context of writing, what are 'power words'?

• Words that are difficult to spell

• Words that are used frequently

• Words that have a strong emotional impact

• Words that are long and complex

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following is NOT a power word?

• Amazing

• Good

• Incredible

• Unbelievable

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What effect do power words have on a reader?

• They make the text harder to understand

• They create a strong emotional response

• They make the text longer

• They confuse the reader

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

Identify the power word in this sentence: 'The breathtaking view left everyone speechless.'

• Breathtaking

• View

• Everyone

• Speechless

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following sentences contains a power word?

• The weather is nice today.

• The weather is extremely hot today.

• The weather is okay today.

• The weather is fine today.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4