Question
What is the meaning of the word connotation?(1 point)
the writer’s attitude toward a subject
the literal definition of a word
a feeling a word evokes
a word with more than one meaning
Cannibalism in the Cars
by Mark Twain
I visited St. Louis lately, and on my way West, after changing cars at Terre Haute,
Indiana, a mild, benevolent-looking gentleman of about forty-five, or maybe fifty, came
in at one of the way-stations and sat down beside me. We talked together pleasantly on
various subjects for an hour, perhaps, and I found him exceedingly intelligent and
entertaining.
"Cannibalism in the Cars" by Mark Twain
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author’s use of the multiple-meaning word mild affect the
reader’s understanding of the gentleman?
(1 point)
The gentleman has a gentle and kind demeanor.
The gentleman is noble and proper.
The gentleman seems extreme and severe.
The gentleman has a bland personality
Which sentence uses the word blue in a connotative manner?(1 point)
During his “Blue Period,” the artist Pablo Picasso used that color in many of his paintings.
Robert would have preferred a red lampshade, but the store only had blue lampshades in stock.
Amina takes out her violin and plays when she feels blue, and it always manages to cheer her up.
The dress code for the event is casual, but blue jeans and sneakers are discouraged
Use the passage to answer the question.
The two teams did a pas de deux over the course of the season, taking turns at the top of the
rankings.
Which describes the meaning of the term pas de deux as it is used in this sentence?
(1 point)
an activity in which something is passed
an activity involving two parties or things
a relationship marked with anger and unpleasantness
a game in which the scores are very close at the end
A report states that in 2019, France’s per capita income was 37,400 Euros. Which definition best
describes the meaning of per capita?(1 point)
average amount per person
total amount for all people
total amount in the capital
minimum amount per person
the writer’s attitude toward a subject
the literal definition of a word
a feeling a word evokes
a word with more than one meaning
Cannibalism in the Cars
by Mark Twain
I visited St. Louis lately, and on my way West, after changing cars at Terre Haute,
Indiana, a mild, benevolent-looking gentleman of about forty-five, or maybe fifty, came
in at one of the way-stations and sat down beside me. We talked together pleasantly on
various subjects for an hour, perhaps, and I found him exceedingly intelligent and
entertaining.
"Cannibalism in the Cars" by Mark Twain
Use the passage to answer the question.
How does the author’s use of the multiple-meaning word mild affect the
reader’s understanding of the gentleman?
(1 point)
The gentleman has a gentle and kind demeanor.
The gentleman is noble and proper.
The gentleman seems extreme and severe.
The gentleman has a bland personality
Which sentence uses the word blue in a connotative manner?(1 point)
During his “Blue Period,” the artist Pablo Picasso used that color in many of his paintings.
Robert would have preferred a red lampshade, but the store only had blue lampshades in stock.
Amina takes out her violin and plays when she feels blue, and it always manages to cheer her up.
The dress code for the event is casual, but blue jeans and sneakers are discouraged
Use the passage to answer the question.
The two teams did a pas de deux over the course of the season, taking turns at the top of the
rankings.
Which describes the meaning of the term pas de deux as it is used in this sentence?
(1 point)
an activity in which something is passed
an activity involving two parties or things
a relationship marked with anger and unpleasantness
a game in which the scores are very close at the end
A report states that in 2019, France’s per capita income was 37,400 Euros. Which definition best
describes the meaning of per capita?(1 point)
average amount per person
total amount for all people
total amount in the capital
minimum amount per person
Answers
GPT-4o mini
1. The meaning of the word **connotation** is:
- **a feeling a word evokes**
2. In the passage, the author's use of the multiple-meaning word **mild** affects the reader’s understanding of the gentleman as:
- **The gentleman has a gentle and kind demeanor.**
3. The sentence that uses the word **blue** in a connotative manner is:
- **Amina takes out her violin and plays when she feels blue, and it always manages to cheer her up.**
4. The meaning of the term **pas de deux** as it is used in the sentence is:
- **an activity involving two parties or things**
5. The definition that best describes the meaning of **per capita** is:
- **average amount per person**
- **a feeling a word evokes**
2. In the passage, the author's use of the multiple-meaning word **mild** affects the reader’s understanding of the gentleman as:
- **The gentleman has a gentle and kind demeanor.**
3. The sentence that uses the word **blue** in a connotative manner is:
- **Amina takes out her violin and plays when she feels blue, and it always manages to cheer her up.**
4. The meaning of the term **pas de deux** as it is used in the sentence is:
- **an activity involving two parties or things**
5. The definition that best describes the meaning of **per capita** is:
- **average amount per person**