QUESTIONS:
*How can you use context clues to help determine the meaning of a word?
*What are the different types of analogies? (Types of Analogies Chart from Lesson 4, page 5) Make sure to know how to use the different types.
*What is the difference between a positive and negative connotation AND the denotation?
*Make sure to study the Three-Column Chart of the different Stylistic Techniques on Lesson 6, page 2.
*What is the purpose of figurative language and why might an author use it in their writing?
Question 1: How can you use context clues to help determine the meaning of a word?
Context clues refer to the words, phrases, or sentences surrounding an unfamiliar word that can help us understand its meaning. By looking for clues such as synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples, or explanations within the context, we can make an educated guess about the meaning of the word.
Question 2: What are the different types of analogies?
The different types of analogies are:
1. Synonym analogies: Finding a word that has a similar meaning to the given word.
2. Antonym analogies: Finding a word that has the opposite meaning to the given word.
3. Part-to-Whole analogies: Finding a word that represents a part of something in the same way a given word represents the whole.
4. Whole-to-Part analogies: Finding a word that represents the whole of something in the same way a given word represents a part.
5. Degree analogies: Finding a word that represents a degree of intensity or quality similar to that of a given word.
6. Characteristic analogies: Finding a word that shares a characteristic or feature with a given word.
7. Object-to-Action analogies: Finding a word that represents an action related to an object in the same way a given word represents another object.
8. Object-to-User or Object-to-Function analogies: Finding a word that represents the user or function related to an object in the same way a given word represents another object.
Question 3: What is the difference between positive and negative connotation and denotation?
The denotation of a word refers to its dictionary definition or literal meaning. It is the objective and neutral definition of a word. On the other hand, connotation refers to the emotions, associations, or attitudes that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. It can be positive, negative, or neutral depending on the cultural and personal interpretations of the word.
Question 4: Three-Column Chart of Stylistic Techniques:
The Three-Column Chart of Stylistic Techniques includes various techniques used in writing. It consists of three columns: Stylistic Technique, Definition or Explanation, and Example. Studying this chart helps in recognizing and understanding the different techniques authors use to enhance their writing.
Question 5: What is the purpose of figurative language and why might an author use it in their writing?
The purpose of figurative language is to add depth, imagery, and creativity to writing. It allows authors to express ideas or emotions in a more engaging and imaginative way. By using metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, and other figurative devices, authors can evoke reader's emotions, create vivid mental images, and make their writing more memorable. Figurative language can also make abstract concepts or complex ideas easier to understand by comparing them to something more familiar.