TEST PREP/EOY REVIEW

Connotations refers to a meaning that is implied by a word. Connotations are often decided by cultural and emotional meanings. If someone called you childish, would it be considered a negative or positive connotation?

• POSITIVE

• NEGATIVE

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.

• STINGY

• THRIFTY

• TIGHT

• SELFISH

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

I admire the man who jumped on the subway tracks to rescue a stranger. He was certainly ________________.

• RASH

• FOOLISH

• COURAGEOUS

• COWARDLY

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.

Although the problem was difficult to resolve, Sandra and John were ________________ in searching for an answer. Their teacher was quite proud.

• BULLHEADED

• STUBBORN

• PERSISTENT

• HEADSTRONG

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which phrase has negative connotation?

• A BOX FILLED WITH DOCUMETNS

• A BOX JAMMED WITH PAPERS

• A BOX FILED WITH PAPERS

• A BOX FULL OF PAPERS

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word has a POSITIVE connotation?

• STENCH

• SCENT

• ODOR

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The highest point of tension in a plot is the

• CLIMAX

• EXPOSITION

• FALLING ACTION

• RISING ACTION

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The problem or struggle is the

• PROBLEM

• THEME

• CONFLICT

• RESOLUTION

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Complications are added during the

• FALLING ACTION

• RISING ACTION

• CLIMAX

• EXPOSITION

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The part of the plot that introduces the setting is the

• THEME

• CLIMAX

• FALLING ACTION

• EXPOSITION

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3