Question 4 (Worth 2 points)
(04.02 MC) Using your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, identify the following word's meaning. The root of the word misnomer
is nom
, which means "name." Using your knowledge of affixes, which of the following best
defines misnomer
? A first name or designation A humorous name or designation A last name or designation A wrong name or designation Points earned on this question: 2
Question 5 (Worth 2 points)
(04.02 LC) Match the terms to their definitions. Match Term Definition B
Connotation A)
Addresses the dictionary definition
A
Denotation B)
Addresses the emotional association
Points earned on this question: 2
Question 6 (Worth 2 points)
(04.02 MC) Read the following passage. Then answer the question that follows. The new housing development that is being proposed would destroy the small-town feel of this community. The addition of 500 homes would negatively impact multiple facets of the life we now know: noise pollution will become invasive, our schools will become jam-packed, and the increase in traffic will become ________. This proposal should be adamantly refused by our community members so we can maintain this way of life we all know and love.
Considering the connotation of the following choices, which word would be the best
fit for this passage?
