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ELA Basics Vocabulary

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition of Denotation

a)
Literal or dictionary definition of a word
b)
A mathematical equation
c)
A synonym for connotation
d)
A type of punctuation mark
2.

Definition of Connotation

a)
Connotation is the implied meaning of a word.
b)
Connotation is the synonym of a word.
c)
Connotation is the pronunciation of a word.
d)
Connotation is the literal meaning of a word.
3.

Juxtaposition

a)
Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things side by side for comparison or contrast.
b)

Juxtaposition is the act of combining two things into one for dramatic effect.

c)

Juxtaposition refers to the act of separating two things by a distance.

d)

Juxtaposition is the act of placing two things on top of each other to create a superimposed comparison.

4.

Rhetoric

a)

Rhetoric is a type of analysis used in high level literature classes.

b)

Rhetoric is the way that a speaker sounds when presenting.

c)

Rhetoric is the way that writers employ evidence in their writing.

d)

Rhetoric is the art of effective communication.

5.

Definition of Articulate

a)

Express in a disorganized way to intentionally confuse others

b)
Write in an unclear fashion
c)

Speak in a professional capacity.

d)
Express fluently and coherently in words.
6.

Definition of Synthesize

a)
To combine different elements to form a coherent whole.
b)

To analyze and interpret data for a presentation.

c)

To simplify a set of claims for the purpose of refuting them.

d)
To separate elements into distinct parts.
7.

Definition of Nuance

a)
Nuance is a clear similarity in meaning.
b)
Nuance is an obvious distinction in meaning.
c)
Nuance is a bold difference in meaning.
d)
Nuance is a subtle difference in meaning.
8.

Definition of Cohesion

a)

Cohesion is the measure of writing complexity

b)

Cohesion refers to the number of parts in an essay or paragraph

c)

Cohesion is related to the number of different ideas in a section of writing.

d)

Cohesion is the degree to which different sections of writing belong together.

9.

Definition of Coherent

a)
Disorganized and messy
b)

Professional and Put-together

c)
Random and chaotic
d)
Logical and consistent
10.

Definition of Delineate

a)
To delineate means to erase or delete something.
b)
To delineate means to describe or portray something precisely.
c)
To delineate means to exaggerate or embellish something.
d)
To delineate means to confuse or obscure something.
11.

Definition of Explicitly

a)
In a clear and detailed manner; leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
b)
In a subtle and indirect manner; open to interpretation.
c)
In a vague and ambiguous manner; causing confusion and doubt.
d)
In a hasty and careless manner; lacking attention to detail.
12.

Definition of Objective

a)
Objective is a synonym for subjective
b)

Objective is what you hope to achieve in your writing

c)

Objective is a non biased opinion

d)
Objective is a subjective opinion
13.

Definition of Evidence

a)

The concluding component of a paragraph or essay

b)

The claim of a paragraph

c)

The explanation following a quote

d)

A quote that supports a claim

14.

Definition of Claim

a)
A claim is a statement that denies something to be true or factual.
b)
A claim is a statement that questions something to be true or factual.
c)
A claim is a statement that is irrelevant to the truth or facts.
d)
A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or factual.