Definitions
What does denotation mean?
definition of a word
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee, and the state bird is the mockingbird. There are many beaches in Florida.
Inform
Positive or Negative Connotation?
Slim
Positive
What is the denotation of the word invaluable?
Priceless, has no accurate value
What type of figurative language is this?
Sally sells shells by the seashore.
Alliteration
What does connotation mean?
The emotional meaning of a word.
Positive, negative, neutral
Ted was nervous about soccer tryouts. He practiced a lot, day and night. On the day of the tryouts, he was scared, but he did his best. Finally, he found out he made the team!
Entertain
Which word is more negative?
Flithy or Messy
Flithy
What is the denotation of the word invincible?
Untouchable, can't be hurt.
Fact or opinion?
The great white whale is more impressive than a shark because they are stronger and bigger.
Opinion
What are three types of Author's purpose?
Entertain, Persuade, Inform
Hillsdale High School's annual arts festival will take place June 1 at the Hillsdale Performing Arts Center. On display will be paintings, sculpture, collages, and drawings.
Inform
Which word is more negative?
Assertion or Allegation
Allegation
What is the denotation of the word allegation?
To accuse someone of something.
What type of text structure?
A storybook written about magical creatures and wizards that ends with a happily ever after.
Chronological
What are the two types of characterization?
(this word is from our Reading SOL ABC's)
Indirect and Direct
As a parent, I'm concerned that students are buying soda in the school cafeteria every day, which affects their ability to learn. Students should be allowed to bring their own soda from home, but offering soda in our cafeterias is unacceptable.
Which word is more positive?
Brawl or Tiff?
Tiff
What is the denotation of the word pretentious?
To act more important than other people
The sunset was a swirling palette of colors.
Metaphor
What is one example of a character archetype OR the definition of an archetype?
(this word is from our Reading SOL ABC's)
An archetype is a universal type of character
Examples: Hero, Trickster, Villian
Journal Entry #1 Monday, November 14, 1768 - We arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The weather was pleasant with moderate waves and low wind. At five in the evening, we anchored in five fathoms of water just above the Isle of Cobras.
Document/Inform, Persuade, Entertain, or Explain?
Document/Inform
Which word is more positive?
Pretentious or High-Flown
High-Flown
What is the denotation of the word Food Desert?
(Hint - this is review from yesterday)
A place where there is little to no access to food.
What is an aphorism?
(Hint: We reviewed this in our SOL ABCs)
A short statement/observation about life
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"