Select the word with the most negative connotation to complete the sentence. After he added too much milk to the batter, Shawn's dough became too _______. (1 point) Responses fluffy fluffy springy springy dry dry soggy soggy Question 2 Use the paragraph to answer the question. Susie, an excellent baker, brought homemade treats for her classmates every Friday. Every Friday, during English class, she would distribute brownies, cupcakes, or cookies to everyone, including her teacher! It was a special treat that everyone looked forward to at the end of the week. Which word is a synonym for the underlined word in the paragraph? (1 point) Responses inferior inferior accomplished accomplished ordinary ordinary terrible terrible Question 3 Which word is an antonym for interested?(1 point) Responses bored bored concerned concerned focused focused curious curious Question 4 Use the pun to answer the question. I have been to the dentist many times, so I know the drill. Which word is being utilized for its multiple meanings in the pun? (1 point) Responses been been times times dentist dentist drill drill Question 5 Use the sentences to answer the question. As Lucia left home on her birthday, a bus splashed her with mud and ruined her new sweater. “Happy birthday to me,” she muttered. What figure of speech is shown in the paragraph? (1 point) Responses verbal irony verbal irony metaphor metaphor personification personification pun pun Question 6 Which sentence contains an example of verbal irony? (1 point) Responses When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside. When I stepped outside, the cold air hit me like a ton of bricks—I quickly jumped back inside. "I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet. "I guess this is going to be a group effort," Han said, looking at the full sign-up sheet. "Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely. "Would you give me a hand moving these boxes upstairs?" Dad asked politely. Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!" Seeing the untouched bowls of chili, the chef laughed. "One of my biggest hits!" Question 7 Which sentence contains a pun?(1 point) Responses But that shirt is missing sleeves! But that shirt is missing sleeves! Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper? Would a cardboard belt be a waist of paper? Can we get together on this tomorrow? Can we get together on this tomorrow? I blinked at the bright light outside. I blinked at the bright light outside. Question 8 How can using the negative connotation of a word instead of the positive impact a sentence?(1 point) Responses It can positively impact the sentence. It can positively impact the sentence. A and C only A and C only It can sometimes give the wrong impression. It can sometimes give the wrong impression. It contains the wrong definition. It contains the wrong definition. Question 9 Use the sentences to answer the question. The two pianists had a good marriage. They always were in a chord. What figure of speech is being used in the sentences? (1 point) Responses Metaphor Metaphor Pun Pun Simile Simile Hyperbole Hyperbole Question 10 Identify the type of pun used in the sentence below. “This hospital is known for having a lot of patience.” (1 point) Responses A and C A and C Homophonic pun Homophonic pun Homographic pun Homographic pun Compound pun
