Word Meaning

What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

• Literal language uses comparisons to convey meaning.

• Figurative language means exactly what it says.

• Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations to convey a deeper meaning.

• Figurative language is always more straightforward than literal language.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does 'denotation' mean?

• The emotional or cultural association of a word.

• The literal or primary meaning of a word.

• The way a word is pronounced.

• The grammatical function of a word in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does 'embezzling' mean?

• The act of stealing money that one has been entrusted with, often in a professional context.

• A legal term for managing funds responsibly.

• A method of investing money in stocks and bonds.

• A type of financial planning for retirement.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees, giving human qualities to the wind.

• The sun smiled down on the children playing in the park.

• The car roared down the highway.

• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

What does 'context' refer to in understanding word meanings?

• The definition of a word in isolation.

• The surrounding words, sentences, or situation that help clarify the meaning of a word or phrase.

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The historical background of a word.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Why is understanding word meaning important in reading comprehension?

• It helps readers memorize the text better.

• It allows readers to grasp the overall message, tone, and nuances of the text.

• It makes reading faster and easier without understanding.

• It is only important for academic texts, not for casual reading.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• To make the writing more technical and precise.

• To enhance the writing by making it more expressive, vivid, and engaging for the reader.

• To simplify complex ideas into straightforward statements.

• To eliminate the need for descriptive language.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that has a literal meaning only

• A type of poem

• A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning

• A grammatical rule in a language

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What does 'convey' mean in the context of language?

• To communicate or express an idea, feeling, or meaning effectively.

• To confuse or mislead someone about a topic.

• To ignore or dismiss a conversation.

• To translate words from one language to another.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3