ELA Vocabulary Quiz

What does "connotative" mean?

• The literal meaning of a word

• A second meaning of a word that shows feelings or ideas

• To make an educated guess

• A conversation between two people

Which of the following best describes "denotative"?

• The emotional implications of a word

• Dictionary definition of a word

• To quote as evidence

• To look further into a topic

Which of the following is an example of "symbolize"?

• "I can infer that it will rain."

• "The color red symbolizes love."

• "Dude, what's up?"

• "Home is where the heart is."

What does "infer" mean?

• To summarize information

• To make an educated guess

• To have a conversation

• To analyze a text

What does "summarize" mean?

• To analyze in depth

• To provide a brief statement of main points

• To quote a passage

• To define a word

What does "formal" refer to?

• Casual language used in everyday conversations

• Following established rules or customs

• An educated guess

• The act of making notes

What is "informal" language?

• Language used in written reports

• Everyday language that includes slang words

• The literal meaning of words

• A summary of main points

Which of the following describes "dialogue"?

• A summary of events

• A conversation between two people

The attached image is an example of

• analyzing a piece of literature

• To infer evidence for an argument

• Citing evidence

• To summarize information

What is a "theme" in literary work?

• A conversation between characters

• A life lesson or moral intended by the author

• A second meaning of a word

• Everyday language including slang