Grade 8 Quiz Determining Meaning of Words and Phrases in Texts – RI.8.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.4 focuses on a reader’s ability to understand and deduce the meanings of words and phrases as they are utilized within a text. This includes understanding not just literal meanings, but also figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Moreover, readers are also expected to analyze how specific word choices influence the overall meaning and tone of the text, with particular attention to analogies or allusions to other pieces of literature or texts.
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What does the term “figurative meaning” imply?
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If a writer says “the world is a stage,” they are using:
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The connotative meaning of a word is its:
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How do technical meanings of words generally function in a text?
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If a text references “Brave New World” when discussing a dystopian future, it is making:
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Which of these words would likely have a strong connotative meaning?
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In a poem about love, the word “fire” could symbolize:
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Analyzing the impact of word choice on the tone of a text helps readers:
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“Her voice was music to his ears” is an example of:
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In a scientific article, the word “cell” would most likely refer to:
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