What word indicates a literal meaning?(1 point)

Responses

denotation
denotation

connotation
connotation

tone
tone

analogy

5 answers

The word that indicates a literal meaning is denotation.

Use the sentence to answer the question.

When he saw the photographer, the raccoon moved into the underbrush.

Which verb choice could replace moved to better give the raccoon's movement a sense of urgency?

(1 point)
Responses

walked
walked

streaked
streaked

crept
crept

tiptoed

The verb choice that could replace "moved" to better give the raccoon's movement a sense of urgency is streaked.

Use the passage to answer the question.

As the sound of the doorbell reverberated through the hall, she cracked open the door and peered outside. She caught a glimpse of a truck disappearing into the darkness. On the stoop, a strange object waited. She took a deep breath, opened the door, and stepped out into the heavy summer air.

Which word best describes the tone of the passage?

(1 point)
Responses

mysterious
mysterious

humorous
humorous

relaxed
relaxed

cheerful

The word that best describes the tone of the passage is mysterious.