The Pumpkin Pact - Connotation and Denotation in literary text (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Lonnie first suggests his plan, what word does he use to make it sound creative and smart?
inventive
private
perfect
dramatic
Answer explanation
In the fourth paragraph, Lonnie describes his plan as a 'more... inventive idea.' He chooses this word to make his plan sound clever rather than dishonest.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lonnie calls his plan a 'private fundraiser' instead of 'stealing.' What is he trying to do by using this phrase?
He is trying to explain the plan to Mrs. Davis.
He is trying to make the plan sound less wrong and more like a business idea.
He is showing that he wants to give the money to a different charity.
He is admitting that he knows his plan is a crime.
Answer explanation
By replacing the negative word 'steal' with the more positive-sounding phrase 'private fundraiser,' Lonnie is trying to change the connotation of the action to make it seem acceptable and less like a bad choice.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first word Caleb uses that shows he thinks Lonnie's plan is wrong?
wrong
charity
steal
ugly
Answer explanation
In paragraph five, Caleb's immediate response to Lonnie's idea is, 'You mean steal them?' This word has a strong negative connotation and shows Caleb understands the true nature of the plan.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When Lonnie calls Caleb a 'goody-two-shoes,' what is his tone?
Playful and friendly
Curious and questioning
Worried and nervous
Insulting and pressuring
Answer explanation
The phrase 'goody-two-shoes' is used as an insult to make Caleb feel bad for not wanting to break the rules. Lonnie's tone is 'sharp and impatient,' indicating he is trying to pressure Caleb into agreeing.
5.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases from the passage based on whether they are used to make the plan sound good (Justify the Action) or to show the plan is wrong (Question the Action).
Groups:
(a) Justify the Action
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(b) Question the Action
inventive idea
steal them?
victimless crime
for charity
feels wrong
private fundraiser
Answer explanation
Lonnie uses phrases like 'inventive idea,' 'private fundraiser,' and 'victimless crime' to justify his plan and make it sound positive. Caleb uses or thinks phrases like 'steal them?,' 'feels wrong,' and 'for charity' that highlight the negative and morally wrong side of the action.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the passage, what is the official purpose of the pumpkins?
They are for the town's charity food drive.
They are to be sold at the farmer's market.
They are to win a prize for the Garden Club.
They are for a new game called 'Galaxy Raiders.'
Answer explanation
The first paragraph explicitly states that the pumpkins were 'set aside for the town’s charity food drive.'
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word or phrase from the passage to the feeling or idea it suggests.
Lonnie's way of dismissing the negative meaning of 'steal'
sly smirk
An insult used to pressure Caleb into agreeing
ugly word
Suggests a tricky or secret plan
stomach twisted into a knot
Caleb's feeling of anxiety and inner conflict
goody-two-shoes
Answer explanation
Each phrase has a connotative meaning. The 'sly smirk' suggests Lonnie knows his idea is sneaky. Calling 'steal' an 'ugly word' is his attempt to downplay its seriousness. Caleb's 'stomach twisted' shows his negative emotional reaction. 'Goody-two-shoes' is an insult to pressure Caleb.
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