AnswersPMHS English II Q2Analyzing Character, Theme, and Plot in Short Stories

Determine Meaning: Words and Phrases Answers

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3

Auspicious most likely means “.”

A
favorable
B
insightful
C
terrible
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He wept like a faucet.

A
simile
B
metaphor
C
personification
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Read each sentence. Then, use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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The man was extremely cunning with his plans. A word that has a similar meaning as cunning and has a positive connotation is .:clever
While rummaging through the sale rack, I found a cheap pair of running shoes. The denotative meaning of cheap in this sentence is “.”:not expensive
The shirt my father is wearing is very loud. The word loud in this sentence has a negative connotation of “.”:visually shocking
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Read the passage. What is the meaning of the euphemism "I have been stilled”?

A
I am speechless.
B
I have died.
C
I have been abandoned.
D
I am lonely.
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Acumen most likely means “an ability to .”

A
purchase influence
B
work extremely hard
C
make good decisions
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What is the meaning of the underlined idiom?

A
instantly
B
slowly
C
hesitantly
D
successfully
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Read the sample sentences. Then, answer the question that follows.Stephen can be pushy when trying to get his way. Stephen can be persuasive when trying to get his way.Which statement best explains the nuance between pushy and persuasive?

A
Pushy implies irritating, while persuasive implies violent.
B
Both words have negative connotations.
C
Pushy implies irritating, while persuasive implies convincing.
D
Both words have positive connotations.
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Her smile lit up my day.

A
simile
B
metaphor
C
hyperbole
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What is the meaning of the underlined text?

A
She was not angry.
B
She was only a little bit angry.
C
She was extremely angry.

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