Unit 3 Lesson 5: INformational Text word choice Flashcards
1
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idiom
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a group of words that has a particular meaning different from the literal meaning of the words themselves
2
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connotative
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suggesting a positive or negative meaning of a word apart from its dictionary meaning
3
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denotative
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having a direct, specific meaning
4
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give examples of denotative language
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The dinosaur lived around 78 million years ago.
5
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give example of connotativr
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This thrilling discovery electrified scientists.
6
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Give example of figuraitve
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The fossil was a window into the ancient past.
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