Questions: 1. Which of the following words is most likely to have a negative connotation in the context of this passage? A. confidence B. cheer C. concealed D. street 2. Which word in the passage can be interpreted figuratively, and with a negative connotation, to describe unclear thinking? A. gaze (first sentence) B. window (first sentence) C. street (first sentence) D. fog (second sentence) 3. Which of the following denotative meanings of fog best fits how the word is used in the second sentence of this paragraph? A. a thick cloud close to the earth's surface B. to cover with steam C. to treat something with a spray D. something that confuses a thought process

1. Which of the following words is most likely to have a negative connotation in the context of this passage? A. confidence B. cheer C. concealed D. street 2. Which word in the passage can be interpreted figuratively, and with a negative connotation, to describe unclear thinking? A. gaze (first sentence) B. window (first sentence) C. street (first sentence) D. fog (second sentence) 3. Which of the following denotative meanings of fog best fits how the word is used in the second sentence of this paragraph? A. a thick cloud close to the earth's surface B. to cover with steam C. to treat something with a spray D. something that confuses a thought process
Transcript text: 1. Which of the following words is most likely to have a negative connotation in the context of this passage? A. confidence B. cheer C. concealed D. street 2. Which word in the passage can be interpreted figuratively, and with a negative connotation, to describe unclear thinking? A. gaze (first sentence) B. window (first sentence) C. street (first sentence) D. fog (second sentence) 3. Which of the following denotative meanings of fog best fits how the word is used in the second sentence of this paragraph? A. a thick cloud close to the earth's surface B. to cover with steam C. to treat something with a spray D. something that confuses a thought process
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  1. The answer is C: concealed.

Explanation:

  • A. Confidence: Generally has a positive connotation, suggesting self-assurance and belief in one's abilities.
  • B. Cheer: Also has a positive connotation, associated with happiness and positivity.
  • C. Concealed: This word often carries a negative connotation, implying hiding something, possibly with deceitful intentions.
  • D. Street: Typically neutral, referring to a public road in a city or town.
  1. The answer is D: fog (second sentence).

Explanation:

  • A. Gaze: Usually refers to a steady look or stare, not typically associated with unclear thinking.
  • B. Window: Generally refers to an opening in a wall or a metaphor for opportunity, not unclear thinking.
  • C. Street: Refers to a physical location, not typically used to describe thinking.
  • D. Fog: Often used figuratively to describe confusion or unclear thinking, as it obscures vision.
  1. The answer is D: something that confuses a thought process.

Explanation:

  • A. A thick cloud close to the earth's surface: This is the literal meaning of fog, not fitting the figurative use in the passage.
  • B. To cover with steam: This is a literal action, not relevant to the figurative use.
  • C. To treat something with a spray: This is unrelated to the context of thinking.
  • D. Something that confuses a thought process: This fits the figurative use of "fog" in the passage, describing unclear or confused thinking.
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