Key ELA Terms
What is the definition of "denotation"?
The literal meaning or dictionary definition of a word.
The worker was like Hercules, he lifted everything out of the house!
What allusion, does Hercules portray?
Greek God known for STRENGTH.
What are some negative connotations of "talk?"
Criticize, belittle, slander
9.) Harrison Bergeron’s actions in “Harrison Bergeron” support the theme that people have to stand up for their beliefs because he?
Tears off his handicaps and tells the audience what he becomes.
What is the meaning of connotation?
The idea or feeling associated with the word.
What does Trojan Horse symbolize?
Something that seems not as it appears.
What are some words that best completes the ending sentence in a POSITIVE connotation:
Zoey is very careful about spending money. I admire her for being so _______________.
Thrifty, Stingy, Selfish
thrifty
How does the author of “Harrison Bergeron” illustrate that George and Hazel Bergeron live in a dystopian (imperfect) society?
George has to wear handicaps to be equal.
What does "tone" refer to in literature?
How the author feels about their subject matter.
Mrs. Emerson was trying to eat healthy, however her achilles heel was chocolate and she ate a whole bag!
What does Achilles Heel mean?
Jedidiah skipped out of the room. Is Skipped positive or negative?
Positive
In the short story "Harrison Bergeron," how do Harrison's values affect the story's ending?
Harrison rips off his handicaps and ends up risking his own life for his beliefs to become equal
Define "diction"
The choice of words used by the author.
What does it mean when someone says "to turn the other cheek?
To be humble or walk away.
Dashawn argued with the umpire.
Is argued with positive or negative connotation?
Negative
How do we know George and Hazel approve with the new rules and laws?
What is a
rebuttal?
A response that refuses a counterclaim.
Our favorite football player moved to the Bengals, he is such a "Benedict Arnold."
to be a traitor
4.What is the definition of the word CONNOTATION?
An idea or feeling besides its primary meaning.
What feature would an illustrator include in an image to represent a dystopian society similar to Harrison Bergeron's?
Everyone looks the same.