Choosing Language — Quiz Answers

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Which choice best defines a word’s connotative meaning?

A
the feeling and association that the word evokes
B
the interpretation of the word found in a thesaurus
C
the author’s attitude toward the word
D
the literal meaning of the word
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Read the sentence from a student’s critical analysis essay. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills. Which is the best revision to the sentence?

A
Thomas Jefferson uses fanciful words and great arguments to make a case for American independence in the Declaration of Independence.
B
Thomas Jefferson put difficult words and strong argumentative abilities to work when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
C
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson uses his command of the English language to make a powerful argument for American independence.
D
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson talks using sophisticated words to make a good case so that Britain will give Americans their independence.
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Which choice best defines a word’s connotative meaning?

A
the author’s attitude toward the word
B
the literal meaning of the word
C
the feeling and association that the word evokes
D
the interpretation of the word found in a thesaurus
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Which phrase best defines the denotative meaning of a word?

A
the way a word contributes to a text’s tone
B
the feelings and associations the word evokes
C
the author’s attitude toward the word
D
the literal meaning of the word

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