Nuance refers to subtle or slight degrees of difference in a word’s meaning.
What does nuance mean?(1 point)
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the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
subtle or slight degrees of difference in a word’s meaning
subtle or slight degrees of difference in a word’s meaning
the associations attached to a word, which may be positive, negative, or neutral
the associations attached to a word, which may be positive, negative, or neutral
the atmosphere or emotional quality that a reader detects from a text as they read
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The puppy bound from its cage and sprang across the yard, exuding a giddy joy too overwhelming to be contained. Mira scooped up her new best friend and announced, “I will call you Dash!”
How do the words bound and sprang share a similar denotation?
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Both words have meanings related to motion.
Both words have meanings related to motion.
Both words have meanings related to moving in a clumsy manner.
Both words have meanings related to moving in a clumsy manner.
Both words have meanings related to joy.
Both words have meanings related to joy.
Both words have meanings related to moving with intense energy.
Both words have meanings related to moving with intense energy.
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Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
The puppy bound from its cage and sprang across the yard, exuding a giddy joy too overwhelming to be contained. Mira scooped up her new best friend and announced, “I will call you Dash!”
How do the words bound and sprang share a similar denotation?
(1 point)
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Both words have meanings related to motion.
Both words have meanings related to motion.
Both words have meanings related to moving in a clumsy manner.
Both words have meanings related to moving in a clumsy manner.
Both words have meanings related to joy.
Both words have meanings related to joy.
Both words have meanings related to moving with intense energy.
Both words have meanings related to moving with intense energy.
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The correct response is: Both words have meanings related to motion.
Why do authors use sensory language to create imagery?(1 point)
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Sensory language explains how readers should feel about the characters and setting in a story.
Sensory language explains how readers should feel about the characters and setting in a story.
Sensory language immerses readers deeply into a story, helping them connect to the characters and setting.
Sensory language immerses readers deeply into a story, helping them connect to the characters and setting.
Sensory language makes sure no two readers feel the same way about a story.
Sensory language makes sure no two readers feel the same way about a story.
Sensory language helps readers focus on the most important ideas or concepts in a story.
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Sensory language explains how readers should feel about the characters and setting in a story.
Sensory language explains how readers should feel about the characters and setting in a story.
Sensory language immerses readers deeply into a story, helping them connect to the characters and setting.
Sensory language immerses readers deeply into a story, helping them connect to the characters and setting.
Sensory language makes sure no two readers feel the same way about a story.
Sensory language makes sure no two readers feel the same way about a story.
Sensory language helps readers focus on the most important ideas or concepts in a story.
The correct response is: Sensory language immerses readers deeply into a story, helping them connect to the characters and setting.
How does sensory language affect mood in literary texts?(1 point)
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It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
It uses vivid details to create a specific image in the reader’s mind.
It uses vivid details to create a specific image in the reader’s mind.
It uses vivid details to reveal how characters feel about plot events.
It uses vivid details to reveal how characters feel about plot events.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
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It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
It uses vivid details to create a specific image in the reader’s mind.
It uses vivid details to create a specific image in the reader’s mind.
It uses vivid details to reveal how characters feel about plot events.
It uses vivid details to reveal how characters feel about plot events.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
The correct response is: It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
How does sensory language affect tone in literary texts?(1 point)
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It uses vivid details that relate to the sense of hearing to engage readers.
It uses vivid details that relate to the sense of hearing to engage readers.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
It uses vivid details to help readers create a mental image of the scene.
It uses vivid details to help readers create a mental image of the scene.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
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It uses vivid details that relate to the sense of hearing to engage readers.
It uses vivid details that relate to the sense of hearing to engage readers.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to create a specific atmosphere.
It uses vivid details to help readers create a mental image of the scene.
It uses vivid details to help readers create a mental image of the scene.
It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
The correct response is: It uses words that relate to the five senses to reveal the author’s feelings about a topic.
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