Word Nerds Unit
Passage
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
+1
Standards-aligned
Ausencio Delgado
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7 questions
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 4 pts
Match the term with its correct definition
Jargon
The implied or suggested meaning of a word; the feeling or idea a word evokes.
Homophone
Specialized language used within a particular field.
Cliché
A phrase that has been used so much it has lost its impact and become predictable.
Denotation
The dictionary definition of a word; the literal meaning.
Connotation
Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. (Example: their, there, they're)
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 3 pts
Which of the following are considered pitfalls to avoid when choosing words, according to the article? (Select all that apply)
Using strong verbs
Loaded Language
Jargon (when not writing for experts)
Misused Words
Using words with strong connotations
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CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A central idea of the article is that word choice is crucial for effective writing. How does the section "Why Word Choice Matters: More Than Just Semantics" develop this idea?
By providing a list of commonly misused words.
"Furious" carries a stronger emotional weight and is more specific.
Both sentences are equally effective.
The sentences have different denotations.
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.2
4.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The (a) meaning of a word is its dictionary definition, while the (b) meaning refers to the feelings or ideas associated with the word.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The article states that using the wrong homophone can make your writing confusing or unintentionally funny. Support your answer with a quote from the text.
True
False
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CCSS.RI.9-10.1
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
According to the text, how can strong verbs improve writing? Provide an example from the text that demonstrates the difference between a weak verb and a strong verb, and explain the impact of this difference.
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CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the author's likely purpose in using the phrase "grabs you by the eyeballs" in the first paragraph?
To provide a literal description of reading.
To create a humorous and engaging tone.
To confuse the reader with an unexpected image.
To demonstrate the use of loaded language.
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