Connotation in Poetry

What is connotation in poetry?

• Emotional or cultural associations of a word

• The use of similes and metaphors in a poem

• The literal meaning of a word

• The rhythm and meter of a poem

What is the difference between positive and negative connotation?

• Positive connotation refers to neutral meaning, while negative connotation refers to extreme meaning.

• Positive connotation refers to unfavorable meaning, while negative connotation refers to favorable meaning.

• Positive connotation refers to favorable or affirmative meaning, while negative connotation refers to unfavorable or derogatory meaning.

• Positive connotation refers to literal meaning, while negative connotation refers to figurative meaning.

Give an example of a word with positive connotation.

• Love

• Hate

• Pain

• Death

Give an example of a word with negative connotation.

• joy

• hate

• love

• happiness

How does connotation contribute to the meaning of figurative language in poetry?

• Connotation simplifies the meaning of figurative language in poetry.

• Connotation enhances the literal meaning of figurative language in poetry.

• Connotation adds emotion, symbolism, and depth to figurative language in poetry.

• Connotation has no impact on the meaning of figurative language in poetry.

Explain the connotation of a symbol used in a poem.

• The connotation of a symbol in a poem refers to its physical appearance.

• The connotation of a symbol in a poem refers to the emotional or cultural associations that the symbol evokes beyond its literal meaning.

• The connotation of a symbol in a poem refers to its grammatical function.

• The connotation of a symbol in a poem refers to its historical significance.

How does connotation enhance the imagery in a poem?

• Connotation enhances the imagery in a poem by making the words more literal and straightforward.

• Connotation has no effect on the imagery in a poem; it is solely determined by the literal meaning of the words used.

• Connotation enhances the imagery in a poem by adding layers of meaning and emotion to the words used.

• Connotation enhances the imagery in a poem by removing any emotional or symbolic meaning from the words used.

What role does connotation play in establishing the tone of a poem?

• Connotation has no role in establishing the tone of a poem.

• Connotation plays a significant role in establishing the tone of a poem.

• Connotation only affects the meaning of a poem, not the tone.

• Connotation is only important in prose, not in poetry.

Identify the connotation in the following line: 'The sun kissed the flowers.'

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Sad

Identify the connotation in the following line: 'The stormy sea crashed against the rocks.'

• negative or ominous

• joyful or happy

• calm or peaceful

• neutral or indifferent