Question 1

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Question 2
A) What is a word’s connotation? (1 point)
the literal meaning of the word
the feeling the word gives the reader
a word that has the exact same meaning
a word that is similar but makes a different impression
A)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Tom is a pretty okay guy. Sure, he’s a bit style-challenged, and his humor leaves a lot to be
desired—but at the end of the day, if you dropped a twenty on the ground and Tom saw, I’d say
there’s a fifty percent chance you’d get it back.
How does the author use euphemism?
(1 point)
to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings
to explain why Tom is an okay guy despite his flaws
to insult Tom without being too harsh or direct
to portray Tom in a more favorable or positive way
Question 3
Question 4
A) What method does an oxymoron use to create a specific effect? (1 point)
selecting similar words with different connotations
drawing comparisons between two similar things
using nearby text to hint at the meaning of a word
placing two words with opposite meanings together
A) What is hyperbole? (1 point)
a description that makes something seem smaller or less significant than it is
a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something
a figure of speech that that gives human characteristics or traits to an inanimate object to create
imagery
a figure of speech that uses two words with opposite or conflicting meanings to create an effect
Question 5
A)
Use the sentence to answer the question.
I crossed the marathon finish line and immediately veered off the trail to collapse, certain
I could sleep for days right there in the grass.
What role does hyperbole play in the text?
(1 point)
It introduces humor by exaggerating how tired the narrator is.
It uses an unrealistic situation to make a point.
It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.
It creates a sensory experience for readers by presenting a vivid description.

Answer 1

Question 1: What is a word’s connotation? (1 point)

• Answer: the feeling the word gives the reader

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Question 2: How does the author use euphemism? (1 point)

• Answer: to talk about Tom without showing the narrator’s true feelings

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Question 3: What method does an oxymoron use to create a specific effect? (1 point)

• Answer: placing two words with opposite meanings together

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Question 4: What is hyperbole? (1 point)

• Answer: a description that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point about something

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Question 5: What role does hyperbole play in the text? (1 point)

• Answer: It stresses the extent of the narrator’s exhaustion in a memorable way.