man and girl and beast by readworks
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Based on the passage, the connotation of the word "rotten" when describing the breath of the hyenas would be option C - putrid. The passage mentions the "rotten breath" of the hyenas, suggesting that it is unpleasant and foul-smelling.
How does the author interpret the connotation of the hyenas' claws being removed?
A It is considered a necessary precaution.
B It is seen as an act of cruelty.
C It is perceived as a form of punishment.
D It is seen as a symbol of power.
Based on the passage, what is the connotation of the word "rotten" when describing the breath of the hyenas?
A pleasant
B fresh
C putrid
D fragrant
The denotative meaning of the word "dirty" as used in the passage would be option A - covered in mud. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that everything in the outskirts had a layer of dirt or dust on it, possibly due to lack of maintenance or cleaning.
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What is the denotative meaning of the word "dirty" as used in the passage? "I spent my first few days in the heart of the city, seeing the sights, eating the food, and talking to the people. There was a lot to do and more to see. By the fourth day my explorations reached the outskirts, where the broken-down buildings had no glass in their windows, and people sold all sorts of food out of carts. Animals wandered around, and everything was dirty."
A covered in mud
B unkempt
C morally corrupt
D unpleasant and uncared for
Based on the passage, the author interprets the connotation of the hyenas' claws being removed as option B - It is seen as an act of cruelty. The passage mentions that the claws of the hyenas are removed to make them easier to handle and less dangerous, which implies that this act is done for the convenience and safety of humans, rather than considering the well-being of the hyenas. Thus, the author perceives this as an act of cruelty towards the animals.
Which words in the following excerpt have a negative connotation? Choose all that apply. "By day six I reached the slums, the worst parts of the city. I'd never seen anything like it. In one slum there was no garbage collection. The ground was completely covered in trash and sewage. People got around by walking on raised planks. Their houses were lean boards nailed together with thin sheets of iron on top."
slums
trash
planks
sewage
pick 2-3