Why can randomly generated words still seem to have meaning together?A.Random words are more interesting than intentionally chosen words.B.Words are supposed to be random, so readers do not look for meaning.C.Meaningless words can help make a short, dense poem longer.D.The human mind naturally looks for connections between words.

Which is a reason that writers often have favorite words?A.Words are more interesting if they have unusual origins and meanings.B.Words' sounds and meanings appeal to people in different ways.C.Certain words are objectively superior to others because of their sound.D.The best words are ones all readers know and understand immediately.

Which of the following does NOT mean that “words are arbitrary”?Multiple ChoiceWords have inherent meaning.Words are created by people.The meaning of words is decided by listeners.Things are named by people.

What does it mean to say words carry associations?A.A word's origins and use in other contexts affect the way we read it.B.Words that came from foreign languages are more interesting than others.C.Two words that are spelled the same may be pronounced differently.D.Words are best understood through synonyms and antonyms.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why do writers pay attention to their words' connotations?A.Words' connotations affect the reader's overall understanding of the writing.B.Words' connotations help the reader make predictions about what will happen.C.Words with connotations are confusing and should be avoided when possible.D.Words with connotations are unusual and can make writing more interesting.

Why might a poet include one different-sounding word in a group of similar-sounding words?A.To make the word's sound seem less noticeableB.To make the meaning of that word stand outC.To make that word blend in with the othersD.To make the word's meaning seem less importan