Connotation / Denotation
The extra layer of meaning, tone, or emotion attached to a word.
What is CONNOTATION?
"While waiting in line for the ride, I gazed up at the giant ferris wheel and started to feel nervous."
This letter (A,B,C,D) represents the meaning of the word gazed best.
A) to look at something from afar
B) to look at something with confusion
C) to look around
D) to look at something with awe
What is 'D'?
Tone represents how _______ feels about the subject of the text.
Who is the author or narrator?
Restate / Answer / Cite / Explain
What is the acronym for the way we will structure our paragraph when we respond to the long answer question that will be asked on any Benchmark test we take this year in ELA.
The dictionary definition of a word.
What is DENOTATION?
"It made more sense to buy another used vehicle because the cost to repair the transmission in the car I have now would be astronomical."
The letter (A,B,C,D) contains the meaning of the word astronomical best.
A) unbelievable
B) shockingly high/large
C) reasonable
D) a cost a loan would cover
What is 'B'?
This differs from tone because it refers to how the author wants the audience (or the reader) to feel about the subject.
What is MOOD?
What is 50% or 1/2.
In the sentence, "Her childlike wonder made the trip to the natural history museum feel magical." The word childlike has a __(positive or negative)__ connotation.
What is positive?
"I found gazing at the panorama spread of the African savanna in real life captured its vastness far better than any photo could."
The letter (A,B,C,D) contains the meaning of the word panorama best.
A) a complete look at a large area
B) a detailed angle
C) a historical view
D) a scenario of imagination vs. fiction
What is 'A'?
A __(positive or neutral)__ tone will be most effective if an author is writing an advertisement for a product they want to sell a lot of.
What is POSITIVE?
Example: i like dont remembr 4 realz cuz i was like gon taht day
What is an example of deplorable writing skills?
In the sentence "I swelled with pride after receiving the compliment." the word "swelled" suggests the author's tone is...
A) Stuck-up and boastful
B) Disappointed and guilty
C) Happy and accomplished
D) Full and satisfied
What is 'C'?
"After 15 minutes of circling, it was clear that we were in the wrong place, but the driver refused to stop and ask for directions or even admit that we were lost. I can't believe how bullheaded this driver is!"
This letter (A,B,C,D) contains the best meaning of "bullheaded".A) Disorganized
B) Strong
C) Angry
D) Stubborn
What is 'D'?
Journalists should write articles with information for the public with a _________ tone.
What is NEUTRAL?
The platform we will use to take our Benchmark test.
What is Mastery Connect?
"I think my aunt is very thrifty because she always buys everything used."
This letter (A, B, C, D) contains the underlined word with the same denotation as thrifty, but with a negative connotation.
A) You need to be careful when you are on a limited budget.
B) The waitress was frustrated with the stingy customers who left a small tip.
C) It would be prudent to go home and make sure the oven is off.
D) Buying paper towels in bulk is more economical than buying them individually.
What is 'B'?
"He felt a strong, dull feeling of resignation in his stomach when he turned over his driver's license for a year."
The letter (A,B,C,D) contains the best meaning of resignation.A) an admission
B) a promise
C) the act of accepting
D)the extension of a position
What is 'C'?
"Not that it mattered, but I tried to explain how paint spilled on my mom's favorite chair."
This is how including "Not that it mattered," impacted the tone of the sentence.
Answers will vary, but should include something about the person feeling that their explanation won't make their mom feel any better about what happened to her favorite chair.
This is the most points one can lose to pass a test that is worth 20 points.
What is 8 points or 12/20?