Sympathy Connotation and Denotation + Close Read

What is the connotation of the word 'greasy' when used to describe someone's hair or food?

• Positive

• Neutral

• Negative

• Ambiguous

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What does denotation refer to in the context of word meaning?

• Literal meaning of a word

• Emotional association of a word

• Synonym of a word

• Antonym of a word

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What do authors aim to achieve with the intentional choices they make with words?

• To confuse the readers

• To create specific meanings, themes, or tones

• To make the text longer

• To follow a specific word count

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What is the main purpose of the words in the first stanza of the poem?

• To create an image of springtime

• To evoke an emotional impact on the reader

• To beg for a sympathetic response to the plight of those denied freedom

• To describe the beauty of nature

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How can understanding both the dictionary meaning of a word and the associations it has for many people help readers?

• By helping them understand the author's purpose in choosing particular words

• By helping them memorize the words better

• By helping them write their own stories

• By helping them learn a new language

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Can you summarize the struggle of African Americans as conveyed in the poem 'Sympathy' using the metaphor of the caged bird?

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How does the poet use connotations of words in the poem 'Sympathy'?

• To create a specific mood or atmosphere

• To provide a summary of the poem

• To explain the historical context of the poem

• To analyze the rhyme scheme

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