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Analyzing Word Choice and Author’s Purpose in Short Stories Answers

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What does the word facetious mean?

A
talking to friends in a mean way
B
sarcastic and cleverly amusing
C
people who deal with one another
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Lackadaisical has a connotation.

A
positive
B
negative
C
neutral
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What does the word animosity mean?

A
incredible liveliness
B
strong hostility
C
apparent connection
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Which sentences contain similes? Check all that apply.When Jill opened the door, the cat bolted out, a furry ball of pent-up energy.Sanjay, in his suit and tie, stood out like a sore thumb.The moon was a sliver of light against the blackness of the sky.Anika’s hands were shaking like leaves as she got up to give her presentation.The finch was as busy as a bee, building her nest.The cabin stood as a solemn sentinel on the shore of the lake.

A
When Jill opened the door, the cat bolted out, a furry ball of pent-up energy.
B
Sanjay, in his suit and tie, stood out like a sore thumb.
C
The moon was a sliver of light against the blackness of the sky.
D
Anika’s hands were shaking like leaves as she got up to give her presentation.
E
The finch was as busy as a bee, building her nest.
F
The cabin stood as a solemn sentinel on the shore of the lake.
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Read the passage. What is the meaning of this oxymoron?

A
There is no such thing as equality.
B
Everyone is equal.
C
Equality exists only for animals.
D
Animals are equal to humans.
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The denotative meaning of lackadaisical is “.”

A
without motivation
B
filled with energy
C
ambitious
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Read the paragraph. Which statement best explains the nuance between fragrance and odor?

A
Odor implies a pleasant scent, while fragrance implies a bad scent.
B
Both words have negative connotations.
C
Odor implies a bad scent, while fragrance implies a pleasant scent.
D
Both words have positive connotations.
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The connotative meaning of lackadaisical is “.”

A
sleepy and unaware
B
distracted and lazy
C
bouncing off the walls

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