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The CEO's inability to see the looming issues with his supply chain left him as vulnerable as the captain of the Titanic.

Which term does this sentence demonstrate?

The word that indicates a literal meaning is "denotation".

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

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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?

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relaxed
relaxed

mysterious
mysterious

humorous
humorous

cheerful

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

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The term demonstrated in this sentence is a simile.

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The CEO's inability to see the looming issues with his supply chain left him as vulnerable as the captain of the Titanic.

Which term does this sentence demonstrate?

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Responses

denotation
denotation

meaning
meaning

tone
tone

analogy
analogy
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The term demonstrated in this sentence is an analogy.

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Which could you measure by using a water testing kit?(1 point)

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color
color

pH
pH

temperature
temperature

volume

The answer is pH. A water testing kit can be used to measure the pH level of water.

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As she gazed across the plain, a smell filled her nostrils.

Which phrase can replace smell to give the sentence a peaceful tone?

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Responses

foul odor
foul odor

sickening stink
sickening stink

putrid stench
putrid stench

clean scent

The phrase "clean scent" can replace "smell" to give the sentence a peaceful tone.

How does an insect trap work?(1 point)

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It kills any insects that come near it.
It kills any insects that come near it.

It attracts all kinds of insects with food.
It attracts all kinds of insects with food.

It attracts specific insects by its smell.
It attracts specific insects by its smell.

It uses a net to trap insects without damaging them.

The answer is: It attracts specific insects by its smell.

What is the main difference between a thermometer and a temperature probe?(1 point)

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A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of liquids.
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of liquids.

A temperature probe has a digital readout.
A temperature probe has a digital readout.

A thermometer can measure temperature more precisely.
A thermometer can measure temperature more precisely.

A temperature probe measures temperature.
A temperature probe measures temperature.

The main difference between a thermometer and a temperature probe is that a thermometer is used to measure the temperature of liquids, while a temperature probe measures temperature in general.

What word indicates a literal meaning?(1 point)

Responses

denotation
denotation

connotation
connotation

tone
tone

analogy

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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?

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Responses

streaked
streaked

walked
walked

crept
crept

tiptoed
tiptoed