Flossy Words
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the term 'flossy words'?
Words that are overly ornate or showy
Words related to dental hygiene
Words that are simple and clear
Words that are difficult to pronounce
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CCSS.RI.3.10
CCSS.RI.4.10
CCSS.RI.5.10
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences uses 'flossy words'?
The cat sat on the mat.
The resplendent feline reclined upon the exquisite carpet.
She went to the store.
He is a good boy.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the 'flossy word' in the sentence: 'The opulent mansion was a sight to behold.'
opulent
mansion
sight
behold
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that does NOT contain 'flossy words'.
The luminescent orb ascended into the azure sky.
The sun rose in the blue sky.
The verdant foliage swayed gently in the zephyr.
The sumptuous feast was laid out on the table.
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CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the effect of using 'flossy words' in writing?
It makes the writing more accessible.
It can make the writing seem pretentious.
It simplifies the message.
It clarifies the author's intent.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a synonym for 'flossy'?
Plain
Simple
Ornate
Dull
Tags
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.4A
CCSS.L.5.5C
CCSS.L.6.4A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In literary analysis, why might an author use 'flossy words'?
To make the text more relatable
To impress or persuade the reader
To simplify complex ideas
To reduce the length of the text
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.L.4.6
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