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What is the main purpose of the passage?
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 denotation of the word engulf?
What is the connotation of engulf?
How does Martin Luther King Jr.’s word choice achieve a particular effect?
“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.”
“Frescoes, or murals painted on plaster, were popular during the Renaissance.”
“My sister is loquacious, but I tend to be more quiet and reserved.”
“Composers use crescendos when they want the volume of the music to gradually increase.”
Which context clues in this passage help the reader determine the meaning of the word?
What is the most likely meaning of the word renovate?
How does the word renovate affect the overall passage?
How would you describe the diction in the first three sentences?
How would you describe the syntax 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?
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