Word Choice and Meaning
Grade 10ELA45 min
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the effect of a writer's use of language, including words with multiple meanings, on a text.
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7 questions • Short answer
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“Read the following sentence: "The old house stood as a silent sentinel, watching over the town." Explain the effect of the word "sentinel" on the tone and imagery of the sentence. Consider this sentence: "The politician's speech was a carefully constructed edifice of promises." How does the word "edifice" influence your understanding of the politician's promises? ”
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