Language Conventions and Style · Vocabulary & Language

Precision in Vocabulary Choice

Exploring the nuances of connotation and denotation to select the most effective words for a given context.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the connotation of a word influence the reader's emotional response to a description?
  2. 2Why is using specific nouns and active verbs more effective than relying on adjectives and adverbs?
  3. 3How can understanding Greek and Latin roots help a reader determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 8ON: Reading - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Language Conventions and Style
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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