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Question 5
A) How does an author best refine the definition of a word? (1 point)
by adding details and examples throughout the text
by relying on the reader to understand connotative meanings
by using complicated and hard-to-understand sentences
by employing figurative language and idioms
A)
Use the passage to answer the question.
In the competitive world of social media, companies often engage in various strategies to capture user attention and market share. One such gambit is the use of clickbait headlines. These are
sensationalized or misleading titles designed to lure users into clicking on content. Such a tactic often does temporarily boost engagement and traffic, and can improve sales. However, it can leave users
feeling deceived and frustrated, harming the company's credibility and leading to a loss of trust among its audience. Whether or not such a gambit is worthwhile is debatable.
What word choices in this passage give gambit a negative connotation?
(1 point)
competitive world; capture user attention
credibility; worthwhile; debatable
lure; deceived and frustrated; loss of trust
boost engagement; improve sales
Use the passage from the “A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum” article to answer the
question.
Her curly hair would be seen as a “distraction,” or would “make the employer uncomfortable,” Anthony recalls
being told by other Black women. Anthony’s experiences with anxiety and fear over the professional impact of her
hairstyle are not unique. Though stories of Black people experiencing hair discrimination are not new, in recent
years national media attention has brought a new level of scrutiny to the issue.
A) Which words or phrases in this statement reflect a negative connotation? Select the two correct
answers. (1 point)
level
unique
uncomfortable
attention
anxiety
A) Why might a writer or speaker choose words based on their connotation? (1 point)
to avoid subjectivity and bias
to maintain a formal tone
to encourage objective analysis
to reveal their personal opinions
Use the passage from the “A yearslong push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum” article to answer the
question.
As a young Black professional, Michigan state Rep. Sarah Anthony said she vividly recalls mentors saying that
wearing straightened hair would be better for her career than wearing her natural curls.
Her curly hair would be seen as a “distraction,” or would “make the employer uncomfortable,” Anthony recalls
being told by other Black women. Anthony’s experiences with anxiety and fear over the professional impact of her
hairstyle are not unique. Though stories of Black people experiencing hair discrimination are not new, in recent
years national media attention has brought a new level of scrutiny to the issue.
A) Which word describes the tone of the first two paragraphs of the passage? (1 point)
unsympathetic
emotional
detached
inspirational

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided passages:

1. **How does an author best refine the definition of a word?**
- A) by adding details and examples throughout the text

2. **What word choices in this passage give "gambit" a negative connotation?**
- C) lure; deceived and frustrated; loss of trust

3. **Which words or phrases in this statement reflect a negative connotation? Select the two correct answers.**
- C) uncomfortable
- E) anxiety

4. **Why might a writer or speaker choose words based on their connotation?**
- D) to reveal their personal opinions

5. **Which word describes the tone of the first two paragraphs of the passage?**
- B) emotional

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