Analysis of Word Choice and Sentence Structure
Authored by I Tennstaedt-Sarran
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
With hooded eyes and shifty look, the mysterious stranger vanished without trace.
How does the writer's word choice emphasise the strange nature of the character? Pick all that apply.
shifty
mysterious
stranger
vanished
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The vast open savannahs of Africa stretch endlessly across this huge continent.
What impression are we given of Africa and how does the writer's word choice achieve this? (a) (b) (c)
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MATCH QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The cat slid noiselessly away.
What impression do we get of the cat and how does the writer's word choice achieve this?
disappeared
away
not to be seen again
slid
quietly
noiselessly
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The dithering of inept politicians and faceless bureaucrats is to blame for the country's current financial woes.
How does the writer's word choice convey his disgust at the country's economic problems?
inept
financial woes
blame
politicians
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Trade unions are subject to hysterical abuse, but they are essential to democracy, equality and economic recovery.
How does the author's word choice deal with the two sides of the argument to do with trade unions?
essential
hysterical abuse
democracy
equality
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I love sport, but the media's pop psychology and UK politicians' bellowing patriotism has cheapened the athletes' achievement.
How does the writer's word choice emphasise his feelings about sport?
cheapened
bellowing
love
achievement
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The intense scrutiny from the media often overshadows the true essence of sportsmanship and the personal sacrifices athletes make.
Which word best reflects the author's attitude towards media coverage of sports?
intense
overshadows
essence
sacrifices
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.6
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