Context Clues, Connotation, and Denotation
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min· Connotation/denotation/ Context Clues
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases using context clues, connotation, and denotation.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 5:05
Analyzing tone through word choice | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
An author's tone communicates how they feel about the topic they're writing about, and this can reflect their enthusiasm or skepticism.
- 2
Sociologists and linguists call the level of formality or informality in language register, and social conventions dictate that different registers are appropriate in different circumstances.
- 3
To understand an author's tone, analyze their word choice to determine their attitude towards the subject.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The author describes Chicago hot dogs as having a “holier-than-thou prohibition of ketchup.” What does this phrase suggest about the author's attitude toward Chicago hot dogs?”
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