Word Nuances

These words can have different meanings depending on the subject in which they are used (There is more than one answer):

• Expression

• Solution

• Void

• Modify

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CCSS.L.5.5C

My teacher makes obtrusive ________ with her face.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define Quasi

• Liquid mixture

• Empty or Canceled

• Quasi Modo

• Seemingly or Apparently

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which word best describes a subtle difference in meaning or opinion?

• A) Nuance

• B) Obstacle

• C) Barrier

• D) Conflict

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the sentence that uses the word 'nuance' correctly.

• A) The nuance of the painting was loud and clear.

• B) She appreciated the nuance in his argument.

• C) He used a nuance to open the door.

• D) The nuance was too heavy to lift.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the nuance in the following sentence: 'She said she was fine, but her tone suggested otherwise'?

• A) Her words were clear.

• B) Her tone implied she was not fine.

• C) She was happy.

• D) She was angry.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Choose the word that is a synonym for 'nuance'.

• A) Subtlety

• B) Obviousness

• C) Simplicity

• D) Clarity

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In literature, what does the term 'nuance' often refer to?

• A) A plot twist

• B) A character's subtle trait

• C) The main theme

• D) The setting

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence demonstrates a nuanced understanding of a topic?

• A) The book was good.

• B) The book explores complex themes of identity and belonging.

• C) The book was long.

• D) The book was boring.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the nuance in the phrase 'a bitter sweet victory'?

• A) The victory was entirely sweet.

• B) The victory was entirely bitter.

• C) The victory was both satisfying and disappointing.

• D) The victory was neither sweet nor bitter.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B