Word Meaning and Usage

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What does denotation mean?The sound of a word when you read it The tone of a word in writing The dictionary meaning of a word
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2. asked by Hey
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Select the correct answer from the drop down menu. (1 point)The connotation of a word is
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Connotation Denotations Quick Check
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The word 'cloudy' creates a...mood
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2. asked by Boikhutso
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What does the word “it” refer to in the second sentence?The local library is full of activity. On Tuesdays there is a
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2. asked by zzzzzxc
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Which option describes denotation?(1 point)Responses the dictionary definition of a word the dictionary definition of a word the
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2. asked by noodle
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What does mollified mean?
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2. asked by Anonymous
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Which of the following is connotation?A comparison between two words Feelings suggested by a word The literal meaning of a word
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2. asked by Hi
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What is the meaning of distinct as it is used in the sentences?
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2. asked by yea I did that dot cap.
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1. ------ is the literal meaning of a word.---- describes the feeling a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning. Nuance
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2. asked by KiriBakuTodoDeku
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Which of the following is connotationThe literal of a word A more imaginative meaning of a word The feelings suggested by a word
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Lesson 7 meaning of word choice
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2. asked by Jo
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I smiled and said that I was sure she was just fine.-------------------------------------------------------------------- What is
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2. asked by rfvv
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When somebody gets angry, we can say, "Chill out." In the expression 'chill out,' what is the meaning of 'out'? Does 'out' mean
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2. asked by rfvv
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1. I just can't believe it!(What does 'just' mean in this sentence? Does 'just mean 'exactly' or 'simply? How can we distinguish
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2. asked by rfvv
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You can't fly to Canada in an hour. It's impossible.==================== What is the meaning of 'in' in the first sentence? Does
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2. asked by rfvv
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In the excerpt from Hard Times, Dickens refers to an “adversary.” What is the meaning of this word? In the context of the
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2. asked by Ciara
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In which sentence is the meaning of the word blackmail best represented?A. they hoped that her envy would not cause blackmail B.
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2. asked by Anne
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In which sentence is the meaning of the word inarticulate best expressed?A. he impressed the audience with his inarticulate
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2. asked by anonymous
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LANG ARTS UNIT 5 LESSON 7: USING PRECISE AND FORMAL LANGUAGE.WHICH WORD IS CLOSEST IN MEANING TO THE WORD PRECISE? a. related b.
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1. Can I have something to drink?2. Can I drink something to drink? 3. Can I get something to drink? 4. Can I take something to
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2. asked by rfvv
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What does the word "remarkable" mean in this passage? How does the author's use of the word contribute to their overall
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2. asked by christina
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select the correct answer from the drop down menuthe connotation of word is the meaning that is not obvious or stated the
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2. asked by no name
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Hello.I'll really appreciate some help. Do you think it's possible (and natural) to use "declaim" in the sentence "Thousands of
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2. asked by Ilma
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Hello Jiskha,I wanted to know the meaning of the word BRACE, & how to use it in our daily Vocabulary. Thanks in Advance.
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2. asked by Zenit
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Hello. I'll appreciate it if you answer my questions:1)is it possible to say "Thousands of Egyptians conducted a meeting in
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2. asked by Ilma
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what does the word "implied" mean in this sentence?: "What was implied after Billy's mother found him using her scissors?"
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2. asked by Thanks to all Jiskha Teachers
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what is the definitons of the word analyical and can anyone help me use it the word in a sentence.I try to lok on the wed but i
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2. asked by yuku
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Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word
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2. asked anonymously
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What is the relationship between the word assignment and the following sentence? "The noble elephant marched near Goshen,
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2. asked by Rachel
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The prefix para means close to or next to what does paranormal mean a almost strange b nearly bizarre see next to a phantom D
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what does this statment mean? and why is used as a noun here?"There are no eurekas" This is from the Greek <i>heureka </i>.
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2. asked by .....
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The root spect means "see." Based on this knowledge, which is the most likely meaning of the word introspection? (1 point)Respon
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2. asked by Asma Amer
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Use the sentences to answer the question.The athlete enjoyed working out and was really strong. Unfortunately, an injury and
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2. asked by huh
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What word best fits in the blank space. We will both continue to blank other
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2. asked anonymously
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A word's _____ is what it suggests or implies, or the feeling it gives you.A. connotation B. inference C. definition D. purpose
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2. asked by uosagp
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Which first step should readers take when they encounter an unfamiliar word?(1 point)Responses Replace the unfamiliar word with
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What is denotation?1. The feeling or idea that a word suggests 2. The literal meaning of a word 3. Words and phrases that have a
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2. asked by aaa
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What is connotation?(1 point)Responses the dictionary meaning of words the dictionary meaning of words the thoughts and
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2. asked by Blue Berry
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What is connotation?(1 point)Responses the choice and use of words the choice and use of words the dictionary meaning of words
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2. asked by Hana
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What is the difference between denotation and connotation? (1 point) Responses Denotation is a word's literal meaning.
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What is connotation?(1 point) Responses a word’s dictionary definition a word’s dictionary definition the feelings
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What does denotation mean?(1 point)Responses the attitude an author shows toward their subject the attitude an author shows
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2. asked by Blue Berry
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Which of the following is connotation?the feelings suggested by a word a more imaginative meaning of a word a comparison between
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2. asked anonymously
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What does connotation mean?(1 point)Responses the idea or feeling a word invokes the idea or feeling a word invokes subtle
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2. asked by Failing Math lol
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Which option describes the feeling associated with a word?(1 point)Responses denotation denotation connotation connotation
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Which of the following is connotation?(1 point) Responses the feelings suggested by a word the feelings suggested by a word a
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What does the word that contains the stem probably mean?The prosecution discredited the witness by showing that she had lied in
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2. asked by MS AI SISTER
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Which of the following is connotation? (1 point)O a comparison between two words O a more imaginative meaning of a word • the
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2. asked by I <3 Jack Sparrow <33
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Select the correct answer from the drop-down menuThe connotation of a word is
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2. asked anonymously
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