Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Language

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Example Question #7 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5

Katie’s teacher wants Katie to use more hyperbole to enhance her sometimes dull writing. Select the answer that would accomplish this by replacing the underlined portion of the sentence provided.

She was a happy child, with a smile that could sometimes make others happy.

Possible Answers:

light up a room

soothe

be contagious

be very pretty

Correct answer:

light up a room

Explanation:

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. In this case, we are looking for a phrase to replace the mundane “sometimes make others happy”; however, the new phrase needs to be an exaggeration. The best answer is “light up a room”. She was a happy child, with a smile that could light up a room.

Example Question #8 : Demonstrate Understanding Of Nuanced Word Meanings And Relationships: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.5

Derrick’s teacher wants Derrick to use more metaphors to enhance his sometimes dull writing. Select the answer that would best accomplish this by replacing the underlined portion of the sentence provided.

Melanie didn’t fit in at her new school.

Possible Answers:

was insecure

was frequently nervous

was a fish out of water

was unpopular

Correct answer:

was a fish out of water

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unrelated things. In this case, we are looking to replace the somewhat boring “didn’t fit in”; however, the new phrase needs to compare her to something unrelated. The best answer is “was a fish out of water”. Melanie was a fish out of water at her new school.

Example Question #121 : Language

Derrick’s teacher wants Derrick to use more metaphors to enhance his sometimes dull writing. Select the answer that would best accomplish this by replacing the underlined portion of the sentences provided.

Angie didn’t know what to do. Her computer was an old model, and she needed to download several large files.

Possible Answers:

older than she was

a bazillion years old

a dinosaur

worthless

Correct answer:

a dinosaur

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unrelated things. In this case, we are looking to replace the somewhat boring “an old model”; however, the new phrase needs to compare Angie’s computer to something unrelated. The best answer is “a dinosaur”. Angie didn’t know what to do. Her computer was a dinosaur, and she needed to download several large files.

Example Question #122 : Language

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence below?

The car came screaming around the corner.

Possible Answers:

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Hyperbole

Correct answer:

Personification

Explanation:

Personification is used in writing to give human characteristics to inanimate or non-living objects. In this case, the car is given the human characteristic of the ability to scream.

Example Question #123 : Language

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence below?

She pleaded for forgiveness, but his heart was a block of ice.

Possible Answers:

Personification

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Correct answer:

Metaphor

Explanation:

A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two unrelated things. In this case, his heart was not a literal block of ice (that would be ridiculous), but the reader gets the impression that he was not interested in forgiving her.

Example Question #124 : Language

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence below?

I’ve asked you to take out the trash a million times!

Possible Answers:

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Correct answer:

Hyperbole

Explanation:

Hyperboles are exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. In this case, a million times is certainly an exaggeration, but the reader gets the impression that the request to take out the trash has been made many times.

Example Question #125 : Language

Which figure of speech is used in the sentence below?

Watching the performance was as entertaining as watching paint dry.

Possible Answers:

Simile

Personification

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Correct answer:

Simile

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more vivid. In this case, comparing the performance with watching paint dry gives the reader the impression that the performance was very slow and boring.

 

Example Question #1 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.7.5.C

Select the word that is a positive connotation for the definition below:

really wanting something to happen

Possible Answers:

impatient 

annoyed

frustrated

eager

Correct answer:

eager

Explanation:

Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations. 

Both impatient and eager mean to want something to happen. However, eager means you are excited- which is more positive. Impatient means you are pushy or demanding- which is negative. Eager is the correct answer. 

Example Question #2 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.7.5.C

Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:

someone who works for someone 

Possible Answers:

boss

employer 

employee

underling

Correct answer:

underling

Explanation:

Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.

Both employee and underling mean to work for someone. However, underling is more of a negative term. 

Example Question #2 : Distinguish Connotations Among Words With Similar Denotations: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.7.5.C

Select the word that is a negative connotation for the definition below:

a smell 

Possible Answers:

oder

stench 

retrieve 

appeal

Correct answer:

stench 

Explanation:

Connotation is the feeling or idea that goes along with a word or phrase. Some words are close in meaning but have different connotations.

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