

Connotation and Denotation in informational text
Passage
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Swaathi Veeramani
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the denotation of the word "protest" as used in informational texts?
A. A public demonstration against something
B. An act of bravery
C. A noisy disruption
D. A historical event
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the text, how does the connotation of "lively" differ from "crowded" when describing city parks?
A. "Lively" suggests energy and fun, while "crowded" suggests noise and stress.
B. Both words have the same positive feeling about people.
C. "Crowded" is neutral, while "lively" is negative.
D. Neither word affects the reader's mood.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the text, why do authors choose specific words in informational texts?
A. To only provide dictionary definitions
B. To shape how readers feel about a topic
C. To make the text shorter
D. To list unrelated examples
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a science article on climate change, what connotation might the word "storm" carry beyond its denotation of heavy rain and wind?
A. Peaceful weather
B. Destruction and danger
C. A fun outdoor activity
D. A simple weather report
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the text say tone is in informational writing?
A. The overall mood created by word choices
B. The literal meaning of every sentence
C. A type of punctuation
D. The length of the article
6.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match each word from the text to its example of connotation (positive, negative, or neutral).
(a)
7.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match each scenario from an informational text to the word choice that best fits a positive connotation.
(a)
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