Technical Figurative Connotative Words

What is the technical meaning of the word...?

• The dramatic meaning or use of the word

• The personal associations of the writer with a word

• The use of the word within a specific field or subject area

• The literal definition of a word

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the connotative meaning of the word...? asks you to identify....

• The dramatic meaning or use of the word

• The personal associations of the writer with a word

• The use of the word within a specific field or subject area

• The literal definition of a word

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

A pilot is someone who is in the aviation industry, and who is able to operate aircraft in order to transport passengers or goods from one location to another.

• Figurative Meaning

  (NOT LITERAL)

• Technical Meaning

  (Subject Area)

• Connotative Meaning

  (+ or -)

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

A triceratops dinosaur was only able to nibble at low plants.

• Figurative Meaning

  (NOT LITERAL)

• Technical Meaning

  (Subject Area)

• Connotative Meaning

  (+ or -)

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

Discussions took off when a story posted online covered an appeal from 2015 in which 247 scientists from 42 countries expressed their concern about the health effects associated with exposure to the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted from wireless devices.

• Figurative Meaning

  (NOT LITERAL)

• Technical Meaning

  (Subject Area)

• Connotative Meaning

  (+ or -)

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

A lot of influencers on TikTok can be considered conceited based on their behavior online.

• Figurative Meaning

  (NOT LITERAL)

• Technical Meaning

  (Subject Area)

• Connotative Meaning

  (+ or -)

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

Sprinter, Sydney McLaughlin is as fast as a cheetah.

• Figurative Meaning

  (NOT LITERAL)

• Technical Meaning

  (Subject Area)

• Connotative Meaning

  (+ or -)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is the technical meaning of the word 'algorithm'?

• A) A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

• B) A metaphorical expression

• C) A personal interpretation of a word

• D) The emotional impact of a word

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

Identify the connotative meaning of the word 'home'.

• A) A building where people live

• B) A place of warmth and comfort

• C) A type of architectural design

• D) A legal term for residence

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.L.6.5C

In the sentence 'The world is a stage', what type of language is used?

• A) Technical

• B) Figurative

• C) Connotative

• D) Literal

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4