G9 Language Development Figurative Language

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• inexpensive

• cheap

Answer explanation

The word 'inexpensive' has a more positive connotation compared to 'cheap' because cheap has a more negative associations with it than inexpensive.

Which word has a more negative connotation?

• home

• shack

Answer explanation

The word 'shack' has a more negative connotation compared to 'home' because shack means a run-down building as opposed to home, which connotes comfort and family.

"Old news" is an example of which type of figurative language?

• metaphor

• simile

• onomatopoeia

• oxymoron

The sound of rain hitting the roof was compared to small pellets falling.

Which type of figurative language does the sentence above use?

• simile

• hyperbole

• personification

• metaphor

The clouds sobbed, drenching the earth with their tears.

Which type of figurative language does the sentence above use?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

Which word has the more positive connotation?

• casual

• apathetic

Answer explanation

The word 'casual' has a more positive connotation compared to 'apathetic' because it connotes more easygoing playfulness while apathetic connotes complete disregard for something.

Chokun could hear the sound of freedom echoing in his ears every time he revved the car's engine.

Which type of figurative language does the sentence above use?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

The song played forever, and Lin desperately wanted it to stop.

The sentence above uses which type of figurative language?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

A ______ is a dictionary definition of a word, and a ______ is meaning associated with the word outside of its dictionary definition.