Choosing Language for Context and Purpose Answers

How do the effects of the passages differ?The first passage gives information, while the second passage evokes and expresses emotion.The first passage provides details, while the second passage includes a call to action.The first passage gives more information, while the second passage is vague.

Now replace the neutral word to give the statement a negative connotation. “Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.”

“If there is one thing I can count on, it is that my loving grandparents will go overboard when taking care of me. My grandparents prepared a huge, delicious [___] when I visited their house last weekend. When I asked why they had made so much food, they said it was because I looked [___]. I informed them that I was just [___] from all of my trips to the gym. When the evening ended, I was sad I had to [___].”

How do the purposes of the passages differ?

How does the language in the second passage contribute to its effect?

First, replace the boldfaced neutral word to give the following statement a positive connotation. “Jonathan tended to be very careful when it came to money.”

What type of context clue is used to determine the meaning of abnormalities?

Use context clues to define diluted.

Use context clues to define sustainable.

How does the connotation of the word manipulation add to the author’s argument?

The word manipulation has a connotation in this passage.

✔ influentialmighty

“To the members of the school board: I understand that you need to make budget cuts for next year, but you [___] cut funding from the swim team. Four [___] made it to the state championships this year, and I am sure you remember that Stacy won first place in diving! Publicity from attending state meets is good for our school and motivates alumni [___] to the booster club. In addition, the swim team provides [___] exercise to an increasingly inactive student body. Without the swim team, we would all be stuck at home playing video games! [___], Logan Jackson”