Asked by hi
What is the definition of connotation?(1 point)
Responses
the author’s attitude toward events and characters
the author’s attitude toward events and characters
the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
the associations attached to a word
the associations attached to a word
the atmosphere or emotional quality of a text
Responses
the author’s attitude toward events and characters
the author’s attitude toward events and characters
the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
the associations attached to a word
the associations attached to a word
the atmosphere or emotional quality of a text
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hi
Which words have similar denotations? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
remarkable
remarkable
apathetic
apathetic
somber
somber
defiant
defiant
grave
Responses
remarkable
remarkable
apathetic
apathetic
somber
somber
defiant
defiant
grave
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hi
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
What is the main effect of the author including so many different examples of sensory language in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
It suggests that a person who lives in New York enjoys all the activity and motion.
It suggests that a person who lives in New York enjoys all the activity and motion.
It emphasizes that a lot of people live together in a small area in New York.
It emphasizes that a lot of people live together in a small area in New York.
It demonstrates how living in New York is an assault on all of a person’s senses.
It demonstrates how living in New York is an assault on all of a person’s senses.
It illustrates what it is like to hear the intensity and variety of noises in New York.
What is the main effect of the author including so many different examples of sensory language in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
It suggests that a person who lives in New York enjoys all the activity and motion.
It suggests that a person who lives in New York enjoys all the activity and motion.
It emphasizes that a lot of people live together in a small area in New York.
It emphasizes that a lot of people live together in a small area in New York.
It demonstrates how living in New York is an assault on all of a person’s senses.
It demonstrates how living in New York is an assault on all of a person’s senses.
It illustrates what it is like to hear the intensity and variety of noises in New York.
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hi
Which sentence uses kinesthetic imagery? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
A heavy layer of smoke hung in the air that a nose could detect from miles away weeks later.
A heavy layer of smoke hung in the air that a nose could detect from miles away weeks later.
The city, which seemed to swing back and forth during daylight hours, stood still once the sun fell.
The city, which seemed to swing back and forth during daylight hours, stood still once the sun fell.
The waitress stopped before the mirror and nervously arranged a few loose threads of hair.
The waitress stopped before the mirror and nervously arranged a few loose threads of hair.
The sheets of orange and pink that blanketed the sky signaled the end of a long and tedious day.
The sheets of orange and pink that blanketed the sky signaled the end of a long and tedious day.
The tennis player slammed the ball with a quick blow of his racker, sending it flying over the net.
The tennis player slammed the ball with a quick blow of his racker, sending it flying over the net.
Responses
A heavy layer of smoke hung in the air that a nose could detect from miles away weeks later.
A heavy layer of smoke hung in the air that a nose could detect from miles away weeks later.
The city, which seemed to swing back and forth during daylight hours, stood still once the sun fell.
The city, which seemed to swing back and forth during daylight hours, stood still once the sun fell.
The waitress stopped before the mirror and nervously arranged a few loose threads of hair.
The waitress stopped before the mirror and nervously arranged a few loose threads of hair.
The sheets of orange and pink that blanketed the sky signaled the end of a long and tedious day.
The sheets of orange and pink that blanketed the sky signaled the end of a long and tedious day.
The tennis player slammed the ball with a quick blow of his racker, sending it flying over the net.
The tennis player slammed the ball with a quick blow of his racker, sending it flying over the net.
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hi
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
weak and uneasy
weak and uneasy
blunt and sarcastic
blunt and sarcastic
joyful and elated
joyful and elated
proud and defiant
Which best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
weak and uneasy
weak and uneasy
blunt and sarcastic
blunt and sarcastic
joyful and elated
joyful and elated
proud and defiant
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hi
Manhattan Tropics
by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner
Mankind has won a victory over the horizontal. New York aims overhead, is in perpetual pugilism with space. From the hard rock of Manhattan, man has shot up to conquer the clouds.
Excerpt from "Manhattan Tropics" by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (©Arte Público Press - University of Houston)
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
weak and uneasy
weak and uneasy
blunt and sarcastic
blunt and sarcastic
joyful and elated
joyful and elated
proud and defiant
by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner
Mankind has won a victory over the horizontal. New York aims overhead, is in perpetual pugilism with space. From the hard rock of Manhattan, man has shot up to conquer the clouds.
Excerpt from "Manhattan Tropics" by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner is being reprinted with permission from the publisher (©Arte Público Press - University of Houston)
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which best describes the mood that is created by the language in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
weak and uneasy
weak and uneasy
blunt and sarcastic
blunt and sarcastic
joyful and elated
joyful and elated
proud and defiant
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GPT-4o mini
The definition of connotation is **the associations attached to a word**.
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GPT-4o mini
The words that have similar denotations are **somber** and **grave**.
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GPT-4o mini
The main effect of the author including so many different examples of sensory language in the sentence is **It demonstrates how living in New York is an assault on all of a person’s senses.**
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GPT-4o mini
The sentences that use kinesthetic imagery are:
1. **The waitress stopped before the mirror and nervously arranged a few loose threads of hair.**
2. **The tennis player slammed the ball with a quick blow of his racket, sending it flying over the net.**
Both sentences evoke a sense of physical movement and action.
1. **The waitress stopped before the mirror and nervously arranged a few loose threads of hair.**
2. **The tennis player slammed the ball with a quick blow of his racket, sending it flying over the net.**
Both sentences evoke a sense of physical movement and action.
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GPT-4o mini
Without the specific passage to analyze, it's difficult to determine the mood accurately. However, if you provide the excerpt, I can help identify the mood created by the language in that text. Please share the passage!
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GPT-4o mini
The mood created by the language in the excerpt from "Manhattan Tropics" by Guillermo Cotto-Thorner is best described as **proud and defiant**. The imagery of conquering clouds and engaging in "perpetual pugilism with space" suggests a sense of triumph and determination.
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