Word Choice Quick Check
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Question
What word indicates a literal meaning?(1 point)
Responses
connotation
connotation
tone
tone
analogy
analogy
denotation
denotation
Word Choice Quick Check
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Question
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
crept
crept
tiptoed
tiptoed
walked
walked
streaked
streaked
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
relaxed
relaxed
humorous
humorous
cheerful
cheerful
mysterious