RI 2.6 and 3.9 Review

What is a connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The implied meaning of a word.

• Taking notes about a convention.

• A rumor spread by a peer.

What is a denotation?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The implied meaning of a word.

• Not taking notes in class.

• An author's recommendation on how you annotate a text.

Which of the following has a positive connotation when discussing animals that are not native to an area?

• Exotic

• Invasive

By using the word "invasive," what connotation is the author trying to convey?

• The idea of an invader; a negative connotation.

• The idea of an invader; a positive connotation.

• The idea of an islander; a negative connotation.

• The idea of an islander; a positive connotation.

What does POV stand for?

• Point of View

• Price or Value

• Place of Vantage

• Participle or Verb

Which of the following words does not have a positive connotation?

• Leader

• Dictator

• Boss

• Chief

Why do we NOT look at connotation when considering author's POV?

• Connotation of words they've chosen.

• Main points they introduce to support their point.

• The sources they cite in order to defend their point.

• All of these are valid things to consider.

What are three things an author might be trying to when they write?

• to answer, to describe, to explain

• to be famous, to get money, to type

• to talk about things, to write stuff, to read

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is a main purpose?

• a question to ask

• the reason an author is writing

• the details of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the passage. Why did the author write the passage.

First you have to get a pizza crust. Next you add tomato sauce. On top of the sauce you add cheese and other toppings. Then you cook the pizza in the oven. Now it is ready to eat.

• to describe what pizza looks like

• to explain how to make pizza

• to answer what a pizza is

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6