Which context clues in this passage help the reader determine the meaning of the word?
How does the word renovate affect the overall passage?
How is the tone of the fourth sentence inconsistent with the tone of the passage?
“Hazardous materials, such as acids and sharp glass, must be handled carefully.”
“I am just as sociable as my friendly brother.”
How would you describe the diction in the first three sentences?
How is the style of the last sentence inconsistent with the rest of the passage?
What is the main tone of the passage?
How does the negative connotation of the word whined create inconsistency?
The newspaper passage below was written to inform readers. Choose the words that best maintain a consistently objective tone and journalistic style.“After hours of , the jury had reached a decision in the case. Journalists and experts had been the case for weeks. On the night of the , millions of Americans gathered around their . When the ruling – innocent – was finally made, the shock of many people in the courtroom was apparent.”
Check all of the boxes that apply.
Check all of the boxes that apply.
What is the main purpose of the passage?
What is the denotation of the word engulf?
Match each sentence with the type of context clue used.“Frescoes, or murals painted on plaster, were popular during the Renaissance.”
What is the most likely meaning of the word renovate?
How would you describe the syntax in the first three sentences?
How does the language used in the passage support the author’s purpose? Check all of the boxes that are correct for this excerpt.
What is the connotation of engulf?
“My sister is loquacious, but I tend to be more quiet and reserved.”
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