Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Word Meanings
Authored by Trevon Davis
English
7th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
1. Which phrase has a positive connotation?
A strong reek
A strong aroma
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3. Which phrase has a negative connotation?
A bold plan
A reckless plan
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5. Connotation is a word's ___________.
synonym
anyonym
emotional meaning
literal, dictionary definition
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. Which phrase has a positive connotation?
Energetic dogs
Rambunctious dogs
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6. Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
positive
negative
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.L.7.5C
CCSS.L.8.5C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
8. Why do people use figurative language?
To make their writing interesting and visual, or to emphasize an idea and make a point.
To be grammatically correct.
To structure their writing into paragraphs.
Because Beyonce uses it in her songs.
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CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
10. What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
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