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What does connotative mean? (1 point)
suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning
going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas
relating to a clear, specific theme
having a direct, specific meaning
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What does connotative mean? (1 point)

suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning
going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas
relating to a clear, specific theme
having a direct, specific meaning
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What does denotative mean? (1 point)
going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas
having a direct, specific meaning
suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning
relating to a clear, specific theme
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What does denotative mean? (1 point)

going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas
having a direct, specific meaning
suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning
relating to a clear, specific theme
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What is tone as it relates to an informational text? (1 point)
the purpose an author has for writing about a subject
the use of figurative language to evoke an image in the reader's mind
the attitude an author shows toward their subject
the use of word choice to show the importance of a subject
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What is tone as it relates to an informational text? (1 point)

the purpose an author has for writing about a subject
the use of figurative language to evoke an image in the reader's mind
the attitude an author shows toward their subject
the use of word choice to show the importance of a subject
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When deaf viewers watched Nelson Mandela's memorial last week and realized the sign language interpreter was making gestures that were little more than gibberish, they were outraged. Word of the botched event spread throughout the deaf community of social media networks. Thamsanqua Jantjie, the infamous "fake interpreter" had stolen a moment in history from those who could not hear.
Which words from the text help readers identify the author's tone?
(1 point)
community, history
memorial, interpreter
outraged, stolen
watched, realized
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When deaf viewers watched Nelson Mandela's memorial last week and realized the sign language interpreter was making gestures that were little more than gibberish, they were outraged. Word of the botched event spread throughout the deaf community of social media networks. Thamsanqua Jantjie, the infamous "fake interpreter" had stolen a moment in history from those who could not hear.

Which words from the text help readers identify the author's tone?
(1 point)
community, history
memorial, interpreter
outraged, stolen
watched, realized
Answered by 37432
When deaf viewers watched Nelson Mandela's memorial last week and realized the sign language interpreter was making gestures that were little more than gibberish, they were outraged. Word of the botched event spread throughout the deaf community of social media networks. Thamsanqua Jantjie, the infamous "fake interpreter" had stolen a moment in history from those who could not hear.
What is the author's tone?
(1 point)
neutral
unclear
negative
positive
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The term "connotative" refers to the meaning of a word that suggests a positive or negative meaning apart from its dictionary definition. So, the correct answer is:

**suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning.**
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The correct definition of "connotative" is:

**suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning.**

This definition captures the idea that connotation involves the associations, emotions, or implied meanings that a word carries beyond its literal definition.
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The correct definition of "denotative" is:

**having a direct, specific meaning.**

This refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to its connotative meanings, which involve the associations and emotions connected to the word.
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The correct definition of "denotative" is:

**having a direct, specific meaning.**

Denotative meaning refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional or associative implications.
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The correct definition of tone as it relates to an informational text is:

**the attitude an author shows toward their subject.**

Tone reflects the author's feelings or perspectives about the topic, which can influence how the information is perceived by the reader.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The correct definition of tone as it relates to an informational text is:

**the attitude an author shows toward their subject.**

Tone conveys the author's feelings or perspective regarding the topic, affecting how readers interpret the information presented.
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The words from the text that help readers identify the author's tone are:

**outraged, stolen.**

These words convey strong emotions and a sense of loss, indicating a critical and disapproving tone regarding the actions of the interpreter and the impact on the deaf community.
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The words from the text that help readers identify the author's tone are:

**outraged, stolen.**

These words indicate a strong negative emotion and imply that something important was taken away from the deaf community, helping to convey the author's critical tone regarding the situation.
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The author's tone is:

**negative.**

The text conveys strong feelings of frustration and disappointment regarding the actions of the sign language interpreter and the impact on the deaf community. Words like "outraged" and "stolen" indicate a critical perspective.