The term "connotative" refers to "going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas." It can also pertain to "suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning." However, the best option that captures the broader aspect of connotation would be the second response.
What does connotative mean?(1 point)
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relating to a clear, specific theme
relating to a clear, specific theme

going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas
going beyond a literal meaning to suggest meaningful images, insights, or associated ideas

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

having a direct, specific meaning
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What is tone as it relates to an informational text?(1 point)
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the attitude an author shows toward their subject
the attitude an author shows toward their subject

the use of figurative language to evoke an image in the reader’s mind
the use of figurative language to evoke an image in the reader’s mind

the use of word choice to show the importance of a subject
the use of word choice to show the importance of a subject

the purpose an author has for writing about a subject
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the attitude an author shows toward their subject
the attitude an author shows toward their subject

the use of figurative language to evoke an image in the reader’s mind
the use of figurative language to evoke an image in the reader’s mind

the use of word choice to show the importance of a subject
the use of word choice to show the importance of a subject

the purpose an author has for writing about a subject
Tone, as it relates to an informational text, is defined as "the attitude an author shows toward their subject."
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
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)
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memorial, interpreter
memorial, interpreter
outraged, stolen
outraged, stolen
watched, realized
watched, realized
community, history
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)
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memorial, interpreter
memorial, interpreter
outraged, stolen
outraged, stolen
watched, realized
watched, realized
community, history
The words from the text that help readers identify the author’s tone are "outraged, stolen." These words convey a strong emotional response and highlight the seriousness of the situation.
"Why Journalism Has a Gender Problem"
by Corinne Segal
In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers, according to a 2014 survey by the Radio Television Digital News Association. The fewest female leaders appear in radio, where they account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers.

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Use the passage to answer the question.
How could this paragraph be rewritten to show a hopeful mood?
(1 point)
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In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers. In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers.
In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers. In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers.

Women account for only 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers in radio. They fare hardly better in broadcast newsrooms, making up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.
Women account for only 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers in radio. They fare hardly better in broadcast newsrooms, making up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.

In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers. Broadcast newsrooms offer women more opportunities, where they make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.
In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers. Broadcast newsrooms offer women more opportunities, where they make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.

Women account for only 23 percent of radio news directors and 31 percent of broadcast news directors. Higher leadership positions are worse. Only 18 percent of radio general managers are women, and only 20 percent of broadcast news general managers are women.
by Corinne Segal
In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers, according to a 2014 survey by the Radio Television Digital News Association. The fewest female leaders appear in radio, where they account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
How could this paragraph be rewritten to show a hopeful mood?
(1 point)
Responses

In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers. In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers.
In broadcast newsrooms, women make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers. In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers.

Women account for only 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers in radio. They fare hardly better in broadcast newsrooms, making up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.
Women account for only 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers in radio. They fare hardly better in broadcast newsrooms, making up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.

In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers. Broadcast newsrooms offer women more opportunities, where they make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.
In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers. Broadcast newsrooms offer women more opportunities, where they make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers.

Women account for only 23 percent of radio news directors and 31 percent of broadcast news directors. Higher leadership positions are worse. Only 18 percent of radio general managers are women, and only 20 percent of broadcast news general managers are women.
To show a hopeful mood, the paragraph could be rewritten as:
"In radio, women account for 23 percent of news directors and 18 percent of general managers. Broadcast newsrooms offer women more opportunities, where they make up 31 percent of news directors and 20 percent of general managers."
This version highlights the opportunities available in broadcast newsrooms while still acknowledging the representation in radio, creating a more positive and hopeful tone.
"Why Journalism Has a Gender Problem"
by Corinne Segal
One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold “hard” news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management. An analysis of thousands of New York Times articles this year showed that men wrote most of the articles in the seven largest sections. And for women serving as primary child caretakers — the case in the majority of American families — irregular hours and travel make it difficult to commit to these beats, the Nieman report said.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which revision of this paragraph shows a tone that is judgmental toward women?
(1 point)
Responses

Women who are primary child caretakers face significant challenges with hard beats, which require irregular hours and travel.
Women who are primary child caretakers face significant challenges with hard beats, which require irregular hours and travel.

Men hold more “hard” beats than women. Women usually choose their children over their jobs, while men show more commitment to their work with their willingness to travel and work irregular hours.
Men hold more “hard” beats than women. Women usually choose their children over their jobs, while men show more commitment to their work with their willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

The Neiman report shows that managers are most frequently hired out of “hard” beats, where men hold most of the positions. Women cite the demands of child care as a major factor in their decision not to take these jobs, which require irregular hours and travel.
The Neiman report shows that managers are most frequently hired out of “hard” beats, where men hold most of the positions. Women cite the demands of child care as a major factor in their decision not to take these jobs, which require irregular hours and travel.

The path to management is full of obstacles for women. News organizations prefer to hire journalists from “hard” beats, which require travel and irregular hours. These demands can be too much for primary child caretakers, who are women in the majority of American households.
by Corinne Segal
One factor in this disparity is the fact that more men than women hold “hard” news beats such as politics and world news, where organizations often turn to hire management. An analysis of thousands of New York Times articles this year showed that men wrote most of the articles in the seven largest sections. And for women serving as primary child caretakers — the case in the majority of American families — irregular hours and travel make it difficult to commit to these beats, the Nieman report said.

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Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which revision of this paragraph shows a tone that is judgmental toward women?
(1 point)
Responses

Women who are primary child caretakers face significant challenges with hard beats, which require irregular hours and travel.
Women who are primary child caretakers face significant challenges with hard beats, which require irregular hours and travel.

Men hold more “hard” beats than women. Women usually choose their children over their jobs, while men show more commitment to their work with their willingness to travel and work irregular hours.
Men hold more “hard” beats than women. Women usually choose their children over their jobs, while men show more commitment to their work with their willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

The Neiman report shows that managers are most frequently hired out of “hard” beats, where men hold most of the positions. Women cite the demands of child care as a major factor in their decision not to take these jobs, which require irregular hours and travel.
The Neiman report shows that managers are most frequently hired out of “hard” beats, where men hold most of the positions. Women cite the demands of child care as a major factor in their decision not to take these jobs, which require irregular hours and travel.

The path to management is full of obstacles for women. News organizations prefer to hire journalists from “hard” beats, which require travel and irregular hours. These demands can be too much for primary child caretakers, who are women in the majority of American households.
The revision of the paragraph that shows a tone that is judgmental toward women is:
"Men hold more 'hard' beats than women. Women usually choose their children over their jobs, while men show more commitment to their work with their willingness to travel and work irregular hours."
This response implies a judgment about women's priorities by suggesting that they "choose their children over their jobs," while portraying men as more dedicated to their work, creating a biased and judgmental tone.
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