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What is the best definition of nuance?
- a slight difference in meaning
- a word that creates a positive association
- a word that creates a negative association
- a word that expresses the degree of a quality
Think of all the shades of blue paint at the hardware store. They are all blue with slight variations between them.
Think of all the shades of blue paint at the hardware store. They are all blue with slight variations between them.
Think of all the shades of blue paint at the hardware store. They are all blue with slight variations between them.
Think of all the shades of blue paint at the hardware store. They are all blue with slight variations between them.
A politician wants to imply that his supporters love their country more than his opponent’s supporters do. In every interview, he refers to his supporters as
- followers
- citizens
- patriots
- voters
Think of the highest degree of loyalty or love of one’s country.
Think of the highest degree of loyalty or love of one’s country.
Think of the highest degree of loyalty or love of one’s country.
Think of the highest degree of loyalty or love of one’s country.
Select the word below that would give a positive nuance or connotation if used in place of the boldface word in the following sentence.
The babysitter grimaced as the children played an especially wild game of tag.
- beamed
- grinned
- smirked
- frowned
The right verb can convey a specific feeling. Using a thesaurus can help you find just the correctly nuanced word for the tone you wish to convey.
The right verb can convey a specific feeling. Using a thesaurus can help you find just the correctly nuanced word for the tone you wish to convey.
The right verb can convey a specific feeling. Using a thesaurus can help you find just the correctly nuanced word for the tone you wish to convey.
The right verb can convey a specific feeling. Using a thesaurus can help you find just the correctly nuanced word for the tone you wish to convey.
Following is a group of words all representing the word ask. How does each present a different idea of ask?
request, plead, demand, beg
- Each suggests a different way to ask.
- Each suggests a different expected answer.
- Each suggests a different level of emotion.
- Each suggests a different way of communicating—in speech or in writing.
Verbs can express the emotions associated with an action.
Verbs can express the emotions associated with an action.
Verbs can express the emotions associated with an action.
Verbs can express the emotions associated with an action.
Which of the following words in a car commercial would be most appealing to buyers?
- powerful, sleek
- efficient, practical
- conventional, pretty
- small, sturdy
Ads make the product they are selling sound desirable, but they also strive to make buyers feel better about themselves—more glamorous or interesting than they really are
Ads make the product they are selling sound desirable, but they also strive to make buyers feel better about themselves—more glamorous or interesting than they really are
Ads make the product they are selling sound desirable, but they also strive to make buyers feel better about themselves—more glamorous or interesting than they really are
Ads make the product they are selling sound desirable, but they also strive to make buyers feel better about themselves—more glamorous or interesting than they really are
Which words below could replace the boldface ones in the following sentence to create a humorous tone?
The boy happily handed the ugly bouquet to his teacher.
- graduate hurriedly gave
- prankster quickly tossed
- toddler proudly presented
- class president regretfully passed
The tone of the original could be mean-spirited or hurtful. Exaggeration can help make a situation humorous.
The tone of the original could be mean-spirited or hurtful. Exaggeration can help make a situation humorous.
The tone of the original could be mean-spirited or hurtful. Exaggeration can help make a situation humorous.
The tone of the original could be mean-spirited or hurtful. Exaggeration can help make a situation humorous.
Which of the following words conveys the greatest degree of anger?
- wrath
- annoyance
- vexation
- fury
Use nuanced words to match the level of the feeling you wish to convey. Wrath is a level of anger that is no longer within one’s control. Annoyance, vexation, and even fury can be controlled.
Use nuanced words to match the level of the feeling you wish to convey. Wrath is a level of anger that is no longer within one’s control. Annoyance, vexation, and even fury can be controlled.
Use nuanced words to match the level of the feeling you wish to convey. Wrath is a level of anger that is no longer within one’s control. Annoyance, vexation, and even fury can be controlled.
Use nuanced words to match the level of the feeling you wish to convey. Wrath is a level of anger that is no longer within one’s control. Annoyance, vexation, and even fury can be controlled.
The words below are all synonyms of the word walk. Which one would best fit the context of the following sentence?
With his coat brushed to a fine gloss and his mane braided, our old horse Dumpling was feeling frisky and ready to walk in the parade.
- amble
- trot
- prance
- saunter
The word prance suggests a jumping motion that would match the idea of feeling frisky.
The word prance suggests a jumping motion that would match the idea of feeling frisky.
The word prance suggests a jumping motion that would match the idea of feeling frisky.
The word prance suggests a jumping motion that would match the idea of feeling frisky.
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