WorksheetsStratClass_ Word choice- meaning and tone
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A form of speech where the meanings aren't literal and phrases use figures of speech.
Connotative
Figurative
Hyperbole
Metaphor
When you mean something else, something that might be initially hidden. It is based on implication, or shared emotional association with a word.
Denotation Meaning
Connotative Meaning
Word Choice
None of the above
A strong effect or influence because of something.
Impact
Inference
Word Choice
Tone
A literary device that reflects the writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work.
Simile
Tone
Theme
Mood
In writing it is the usage of effective and precise language that conveys information not just in a functional way, but also to enlighten the reader.
Tone
Mood
Main Idea
Word Choice
To come to a decision or resolution; decide
Infer
Determine
Analyze
Examine
A reference in a literary work to a person, place, or thing in a work of literature that can sometimes be an indirect mention.
Onomatopoeia
Simile
Allusion
Homonym
Extreme exaggeration
Metaphor
Analogy
Hyperbole
Inference
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Word Choice
Analogy
Metaphor
Figurative Meaning
A figure of speech that directly compares two things, using comparison words such as "like", "as", "so", or " than".
Analogy
Simile
Metaphor
None of the above
The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.
Metaphor
Homonym
Inference
Personification
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, sizzle ).
Allusion
Word Choice
Tone
Onomatopoeia
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but is different in meaning. An example: deer/dear.
Connotative Meaning
Simile
Homonym
Onomatopoeia
What is the definition of connotation?
an implied meaning that's associated with a word in addition to its literal meaning. This association can be cultural or emotional
literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings.
to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination
words that start with the same sound (not just the same letter) are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence; the sound is usually a consonant
What is the defintion of denotation?
to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination
literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings
words that start with the same sound (not just the same letter) are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence; the sound is usually a consonant
reaching a decision
What is the definition of analyze?
words that start with the same sound (not just the same letter) are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence; the sound is usually a consonant
reaching a decision
to study (something) closely and carefully: to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination
interesting comparisons to make readers think of things in a different way
What is the defintion of alliteration?
reaching a decision
interesting comparisons to make readers think of things in a different way
a strong effect
words that start with the same sound (not just the same letter) are used repeatedly in a phrase or sentence; the sound is usually a consonant
What is the defintion of determine?
reaching a decision
interesting comparisons to make readers think of things in a different way
a strong effect
what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
What is the definition of "figurative meaning?"
a strong effect
interesting comparisons to make readers think of things in a different way
what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
clearly defined or identified
What is the definition of impact?
what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
clearly defined or identified
a strong effect
the attitude that the writer has towards the topic of his or her message
What is the definition of meaning?
clearly defined or identified
the attitude that the writer has towards the topic of his or her message
used to describe the main building block of a poem; a unit of poetry composed of lines that relate to a similar thought or topic—like a paragraph in prose or a verse in a song
what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action
What is the definition of specific?
clearly defined or identified
the attitude that the writer has towards the topic of his or her message
used to describe the main building block of a poem; a unit of poetry composed of lines that relate to a similar thought or topic—like a paragraph in prose or a verse in a song
the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject
What is the definition of stance?
used to describe the main building block of a poem; a unit of poetry composed of lines that relate to a similar thought or topic—like a paragraph in prose or a verse in a song
the attitude that the writer has towards the topic of his or her message
the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject
a single metrical line in a poetic composition
What is the definition of tone?
a single metrical line in a poetic composition
the use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates not just in a. functional way, but in a way that moves and enlightens the reader
an implied meaning that's associated with a word in addition to its literal meaning. This association can be cultural or emotional
the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject
What is the definition of "word choice?"
an implied meaning that's associated with a word in addition to its literal meaning. This association can be cultural or emotional
the use of rich, colorful, precise language that communicates not just in a. functional way, but in a way that moves and enlightens the reader
literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings
to study (something) closely and carefully: to learn the nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful examination
Struggling to depict the facial features, Liza threw down her paintbrush. She sighed in frustration. She was a landscape painter and not a portrait artist. Liza preferred to paint broad strokes of lakeside scenes and blue skies. Reproducing every aspect of a person’s face was a painful exercise class with a boot camp instructor. She needed to express her art without worrying about tiny details, like the cleft in someone’s chin.
What does the word “sighed” contribute to the tone of the text?
It makes Liza seem enthusiastic.
It makes Liza seem defeated.
It makes Liza seem incompetent.
It makes Liza seem educated.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
Enchantia has become my refuge from the world, a place where I can roam among lavender unicorns. These unicorns speak to me with their mystical gray eyes. They embrace me with their thick layered fur. The unicorns have welcomed me into Enchantia as though I am a magical creature as well and not a regular boy from an ordinary town.
What tone is connoted by the word “refuge” in the text?
Danger and peril
Humor and lightness
Boredom and restlessness
Safety and security
Most people probably think that acting school is nonstop fun, but I can tell you that it’s a challenge. Memorizing lines of dialogue is not too bad because you’re engaging with another actor. But presenting a monologue leaves you out to sea in a rowboat. You never know what the outcome will be and if the audience will be thrilled or bored with your solitary performance. If you’ve ever stood up in front of a group to give a speech, then you’ll know exactly what I mean.
What meaning is added to the text by the connotation of the word “solitary”?
The author is performing a monologue in prison.
The author enjoys monologues more than dialogues.
The author finds monologues to be lonely.
The author has never performed a monologue.
What is the "tone" of a story?
The feeling the passage evokes from the reader.
The author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject.
The time and place of the story.
The summary of events in the story.
Ling was chewing the gum. When her teacher told her to spit it out and throw it in the trash, she talked back.
What tone did Ling use with her teacher?
apologetic
sarcastic
disrespectful
uncertain
By seven o’clock the orchestra has arrived, no thin five-piece affair, but a whole pitfull of oboes and trombones and saxophones and viols and cornets and piccolos, and low and high drums. The last swimmers have come in from the beach now and are dressing up-stairs; the cars from New York are parked five deep in the drive, and already the halls and salons and verandas are gaudy with primary colors, and hair shorn in strange new ways, and shawls beyond the dreams of Castile. The bar is in full swing, and floating rounds of cocktails permeate the garden outside, until the air is alive with chatter and laughter, and introductions forgotten on the spot, and enthusiastic meetings between women who never knew each other’s names.
How does Fitzgerald’s use of personification impact the meaning of the text?
Fitzgerald’s description of the air as “alive with chatter” reveals the narrator’s irritability at the conversation.
Fitzgerald’s description of “enthusiastic meetings between women” meeting for the first time emphasizes the superficiality of the party.
Fitzgerald’s comparison of the party to a “circus” illustrates the narrator’s distaste for chaotic settings.
Fitzgerald’s description of the air as “alive with chatter” emphasizes the excitement and energy in the atmosphere.
What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?
