Choosing Language for Context and Purpose Answers

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“Composers use crescendos when they want the volume of the music to gradually increase.”

“Hazardous materials, such as acids and sharp glass, must be handled carefully.”

“My brother chose strawberry ice cream, but I opted to skip dessert tonight.”

“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.”

What is the main purpose of the passage?

What is the denotation of the word engulf?

What is the connotation of engulf?

“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 diction in the first three sentences?

What is the main tone of the passage?

“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.”

How does the language used in the passage support the author’s purpose? Check all of the boxes that are correct for this excerpt.

How does Martin Luther King Jr.’s word choice achieve a particular effect?

“My sister is loquacious, but I tend to be more quiet and reserved.”

Which context clues in this passage help the reader determine the meaning of the word?

How would you describe the syntax in the first three sentences?

How does the negative connotation of the word whined create inconsistency?