SEnglish Homework Analogies and Connotations

Toad is to amphibian as snake is to ____________________________

• reptile
• scales
• frog
• copperhead

Hamster is to cage as goat is to  ________________________

• pen
• straw
• kid
• beard

King is to rule as judge is to ________________________

• law
• government
• bench
• decide

sad is to melancholy as happy is to ________________________

• glum
• feeling
• overjoyed
• afraid

Which connotation Is more positive?

Our trip to the park was ______.

• fine

• wonderful

Which connotation Is more positive?

We saw _____ animals in the animal house.

• fascinating

• weird

Which connotation is more negative?

We bought _____ souvenirs at the amusement park.

• cheap

• inexpensive

Which is more serious?

• problem

• disaster

What does Denotation mean?

• The exact definition of a word (like from a dictionary)

• The contextual interpretation of a word (including feelings and thoughts)

• I don't know

What are types of connotations words can have?

• grammar, usage, mechanics

• similes and metaphors

• Positive, Neutral or Negative

• I don't know