W200 Quizizz Example

A figurative meaning is...

• not understood literally

• is exactly what it says (no interpretation)

• dependent on the person

• is literal

What is an example of figurative language?

• hyperbole (exaggeration)

• blue

• smart

• excellent

What is the purpose of figurative language?

• to confuse the reader

• to elaborate

• to help the reader understand what we are trying to say

• to trick the reader

True or False?

A metaphor describes 2 things using "like" or "as".

• False

• True

A connotative meaning...

• isn't right

• exaggerates

• is a literal definition

• suggests a different association with another word (depends on context)

What is an example of connotative meaning?

• Simile

• She was feeling down. Down=sad

• Metaphor

• Sad

Connotative meanings...

• can have positive, negative or neutral meanings

• is true or false

• has a right and wrong answer

• has literal meaning

What is a denotative meaning?

• is fake

• is literal (has no interpretation)

• can be interpreted from person to person

• isn't literal

What is an example of denotation?

• blue=sad :(

• independent=positive meaning

• smart= someone with intelligence

A (blank) meaning is literal; leaving no interpretation.