Which visual organizer represents many words associated with a target word?

• A. Scaffolding
• B. Semantic web
• C. Standard score
• D. Visual cues

Answer: (B)

A visual organizer that puts many words related to a single target word into a connected map is a semantic web. This approach centers the target word and links it to a cluster of related terms, showing relationships such as synonyms, associations, and concepts. It helps build vocabulary and deepen understanding by visually revealing how words connect around a central idea. For example, around the word “happy,” you might connect cheerful, joyful, content, delighted, and upbeat, illustrating how these terms all relate to the same feeling. This makes it easier to recall and expand word knowledge during reading and writing. Scaffolding refers to instructional supports, a standard score is a type of measurement, and visual cues are general hints or clues, not a network of related words.