Word Meaning and Tone
Grade 9 · ELA · 45 min· Rl.9-10.4 Determine The Meaning Of Words And Phrases As They Are Used In The Text; Analyze The Cumulative Impact Of Specific Word Choices On Meaning And Tone.
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Learning Objective
I can analyze how an author's word choices create a cumulative impact on the meaning and tone of a text.
Warm-Up Video
Miacademy & MiaPrep Learning Channel · 4:31
Analyzing Word Choice - Literary Analysis for Teens!
Practice Questions
12 questions · Short answer
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Quick comprehension check
“How does the use of the word "slithered" instead of "walked" change the tone of the sentence, "The snake slithered through the grass?" Explain how replacing the word "happy" with "ecstatic" affects the intensity of the sentence, "She was ecstatic about the news." ”
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