SAT/Rhetorical Terms #3

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Clandestine / Surreptitious'. Example: The spies held a clandestine meeting to avoid detection.

• Secretive or hidden

• Open and public

• Loud and noticeable

• Unplanned and spontaneous

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Affable / Amiable'. Example: The affable shopkeeper greeted every customer with a warm smile.

• Friendly and easy to talk to

• Rude and unfriendly

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Serious and stern

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Austere'. Example: The teacher’s austere demeanor made the students nervous.

• Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

• Joyful and friendly.

• Confused and disorganized.

• Luxurious and indulgent.

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Altruism'. Example: His altruism was evident when he donated half of his earnings to charity.

• Generosity

• Selfishness

• Indifference

• Greed

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Ambiguity'. Example: The ambiguity of the law led to different interpretations.

• Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning

• Clarity and precision

• A specific and clear statement

• An obvious and straightforward explanation

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Upbraid / Reproach'. Example: The manager upbraided the employee for missing the deadline.

• Criticize or scold

• Praise or commend

• Ignore or overlook

• Support or assist

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Nostalgia'. Example: Looking at old pictures filled her with nostalgia for her childhood.

• A longing for the past

• A fear of the future

• A dislike of old things

• A joy in the present

Using context clues, predict the definition of 'Plausible'. Example: His excuse for being late sounded plausible, but I wasn’t convinced. Definition: ________.

• Plausible means seeming reasonable or probable.

• Plausible means completely impossible.

• Plausible means definitely false.

• Plausible means unrelated to the topic.

What is the definition of 'Connotation'?

• A literal meaning of a word

• An idea or feeling that a word invokes

• A type of punctuation

• A grammatical rule

The importance of 'Connotation' in rhetorical analysis is:

• To provide literal meaning

• To add emotional and cultural meaning

• To confuse the audience

• To simplify the text