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What is the literal meaning of a word?
What is the literal meaning of a word?
- The feeling it suggests
- The hidden meaning
- The implied meaning
- The dictionary definition (correct)
Connotative meanings are the dictionary definitions of words.
Connotative meanings are the dictionary definitions of words.
False (B)
What are hints within a text to understand unfamiliar words called?
What are hints within a text to understand unfamiliar words called?
context clues
Where can context clues be found?
Where can context clues be found?
Using context clues helps in making ______ guesses about word meanings.
Using context clues helps in making ______ guesses about word meanings.
Root words do not carry their own meaning.
Root words do not carry their own meaning.
What are affixes?
What are affixes?
[Blank] are added before root words.
[Blank] are added before root words.
Suffixes are added before root words.
Suffixes are added before root words.
Understanding root words and affixes can help decipher what kind of words?
Understanding root words and affixes can help decipher what kind of words?
What is the denotation of the word 'home'?
What is the denotation of the word 'home'?
The connotation of 'childish' is positively immature.
The connotation of 'childish' is positively immature.
Which of the following words has a connotation of excitement and cheerfulness?
Which of the following words has a connotation of excitement and cheerfulness?
'Sneaky' has a connotation of trustworthiness.
'Sneaky' has a connotation of trustworthiness.
The word 'gigantic' has a connotation of power or ______.
The word 'gigantic' has a connotation of power or ______.
Which prefix negates the meaning of a root word?
Which prefix negates the meaning of a root word?
The suffix '-er' can change the [blank] of a word.
The suffix '-er' can change the [blank] of a word.
'Unbreakable' consists of the prefix 'un-' and the root word 'breakable', meaning 'cannot be ______'.
'Unbreakable' consists of the prefix 'un-' and the root word 'breakable', meaning 'cannot be ______'.
'Cheerful' consists of the root word 'cheer' and the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of sadness'.
'Cheerful' consists of the root word 'cheer' and the suffix '-ful', meaning 'full of sadness'.
Find the affix in this word "Unfortunately"
Find the affix in this word "Unfortunately"
Flashcards
Literal Meaning
Literal Meaning
Dictionary definition of a word.
Connotative Meaning
Connotative Meaning
Feelings or ideas suggested by a word beyond its literal meaning.
Context Clues
Context Clues
Hints within a text to understand unfamiliar words.
Root Words
Root Words
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Prefixes
Prefixes
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Suffixes
Suffixes
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Denotation of "Home"
Denotation of "Home"
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Connotation of "Home"
Connotation of "Home"
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Denotation of "Gloomy"
Denotation of "Gloomy"
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Connotation of "Gloomy"
Connotation of "Gloomy"
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The prefix "un-"
The prefix "un-"
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Meaning of "Unbreakable"
Meaning of "Unbreakable"
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Meaning of "Cheerful"
Meaning of "Cheerful"
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Meaning of "Helpful"
Meaning of "Helpful"
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Meaning of "Magnificent"
Meaning of "Magnificent"
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Meaning of "Secluded"
Meaning of "Secluded"
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