Context Clues
Connotation/ Denotation
Authors Purpose
Figurative Language
Random ELA
100

The politician’s speech was riddled with ambiguous statements, leaving the audience unsure of his stance on key issues. 

What does the word "ambiguous" most likely mean?  A) Clear  B) Misleading  C) Uncertain  D) Convincing

c. Uncertain

100

What is connotation?

The feeling a word gives off

100

What is "authors purpose?" 

The reason an author writes

100

"Her smile was as bright as the sun."  What type of figurative language is this?

Simile 

100

Ethos, Logos, Pathos: "Together, we can build a brighter future where everyone has access to education and opportunity." 

Pathos 

200

Despite his genial manner at first, the professor’s response to questions was so brusque that the students hesitated to ask anything further.

What does the word "brusque" most likely mean?  A) Polite  B) Friendly  C) Abrupt  D) Confusing  

 C. Abrupt

200

What is denotation?

The dictionary definition of a word

200
What does PIE stand for?

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

200

"I’ve told you a thousand times to clean your room!"  What type of figurative language is this?

Hyperbole

200

Ethos, Logos, or Pathos: "Imagine a child going to bed hungry every night. Your support can make a difference in their life." 

Pathos

300

The ancient ruins were a testament to the opulence of the once-thriving civilization, with grand palaces and intricate carvings indicating their wealth and prosperity. 

What does the word "opulence" most likely mean?  

 Luxury

300

Put these words in order of their connotation (positive, neutral, negative): Economical, Thrifty, Stingy

Thrifty, Economical, Stingy

300

What is the authors purpose: "As the dragon breathed fire, Mia dived behind the rocks, clutching the stolen treasure. 'This better be worth it,' she muttered." 

Entertain

300

"Splash" and  "Rustle" are examples of which kind of figurative language?

Onomatopoia

300

Name 3 rules of comma usage?

(answers will vary)

400

The dilapidated house, with its broken windows and crumbling walls, looked like it hadn't been lived in for years. 

What does the word "dilapidated" most likely mean? 

A. Old and run-down

400

Put these words in order of their connotation (positive, neutral, negative): Arrogant, self-assured, confident

Confident, Self-Assured, Arrogant

400

What is the authors purpose: 

"Plastic waste is destroying our oceans. It’s time to ban single-use plastics and switch to sustainable alternatives."

Persuade 

400

What impact does figurative language have on the reader?

(answers will vary) 

400

What do we call using evidence to draw a conclusion? 

Inferring

500

The arid desert landscape, with its lack of water and scorching temperatures, made it difficult for most plants to survive. 

What does the word "arid" most likely mean?  

Dry

500

Put these words in order of their connotation (positive, neutral, negative):Unusual, Weird, Unique

Unique, Unusual, Weird 

500

What is the authors purpose: "Water evaporates from Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, forms clouds, and eventually returns to the ground as precipitation." 

Inform

500

"Time is a thief that steals our moments."  What type of figurative language is this?

Personification

500

What does it mean to summarize?

(answers may very)

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