RL.3.4 Understanding Words and Their Meanings

What does the phrase 'spill the beans' mean?

• To reveal a secret.

• To make a mess.

• To cook something.

• To tell a lie.

What does 'figurative language' mean?

• Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

• Language that is always literal and straightforward.

• Language that only uses metaphors and similes.

• Language that is used exclusively in poetry.

What does 'simile' mean?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as.'

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes a sound or action.

What does 'context' mean in understanding words?

• The circumstances or setting in which a word is used that helps to determine its meaning.

• The literal definition of a word without any additional information.

• The emotional response a word evokes in a reader or listener.

• The grammatical structure surrounding a word in a sentence.

What does 'connotation' mean?

• The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

• The dictionary definition of a word.

• The grammatical function of a word in a sentence.

• The phonetic pronunciation of a word.

What does 'feeling blue' mean?

• To feel happy.

• To feel sad.

• To feel excited.

• To feel angry.

What does the word 'bark' mean when referring to a dog?

• The sound a dog makes.

• A type of tree covering.

• A command given to a dog.

• A type of dog breed.

What does 'synonym' mean?

• A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that is used to describe an action.

• A word that is a specific name for a person, place, or thing.

What does 'heart of gold' mean?

• To be very kind and generous.

• To be wealthy and powerful.

• To be brave and courageous.

• To be wise and knowledgeable.

What does 'denotation' mean?

• The emotional response evoked by a word.

• The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

• A synonym for a word that has a similar meaning.

• The way a word is pronounced.