Word Impact

In the sentence "The athlete's performance was electrifying," what is the impact of the word "electrifying"?

• It suggests the performance was shocking

• It indicates the performance was dull

• It implies the performance was exciting and thrilling

• It means the performance was dangerous

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How does the word "shimmering" impact the tone of the sentence: "The shimmering stars lit up the night sky"?

• It creates a dull tone

• It adds a sense of mystery

• It adds a sense of brightness and beauty

• It makes the sentence sound scientific

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does the word "melancholy" affect the tone of the sentence: "The melancholy tune played softly in the background"?

• It creates a joyful tone

• It adds a sense of sadness and reflection

• It makes the sentence sound energetic

• It suggests a sense of urgency

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does the word "serene" affect the tone of the sentence: "The serene landscape stretched out before us"?

• It creates a chaotic tone

• It adds a sense of calm and peace

• It makes the sentence sound busy

• It suggests a sense of danger

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

The construction of the new highway had a (a)   impact on the surrounding wildlife habitats.

• revert

• vital

• sequence

• drastic

• linger

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

What is the connotative meaning of the word "home" in the phrase "There's no place like home"?

• A building where one lives

• A place of comfort and belonging

• A temporary shelter

• A location on a map

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which of the following best describes the tone created by the word "bleak" in a passage?

• Cheerful

• Hopeful

• Gloomy

• Excited

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Analyze how the use of the word "conquer" impacts the tone of a text.

• It creates a sense of defeat.

• It suggests a feeling of triumph.

• It implies a state of confusion.

• It indicates a mood of relaxation.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Evaluate the impact of the word "despair" on the mood of a story.

• It creates a sense of joy.

• It evokes a feeling of hopelessness.

• It suggests a sense of adventure.

• It implies a mood of curiosity.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

How does the word "immerse" affect the understanding of a character's actions in a text?

• It suggests a superficial engagement.

• It indicates a deep involvement.

• It implies a lack of interest.

• It shows a brief interaction.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D