Connotation and Denotation Sympathy Final Quiz

What is the dictionary definition of a word known as?

• Connotation
• Sympathy
• Denotation
• Implication
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What term refers to the emotions or associations a word may have?

• Denotation
• Sympathy
• Implication
• Connotation
• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Can connotations be positive, negative, or neutral?

• Yes, depending on context
• No, they are always positive
• No, they are always negative
• No, they are always neutral
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does saying someone’s clothes look “interesting” imply?

• It’s a clear compliment
• It’s a clear insult
• It could be positive or negative
• It’s an unrelated comment
• None of the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Why is it important to consider an author’s word choice?

• Authors choose words randomly
• Authors’ word choices are unintentional
• Authors select words based on their sounds
• Authors choose words for their meanings and associations
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

“What does the ‘stream of glass’ metaphorically represent in the poem?”

• “freedom”
• “oppression”
• “nature”
• “beauty”
• “cage”

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

“Which word is employed for its positive connotation of a sweet aroma?”

• “scent”
• “perfume”
• “smell”
• “cage”
• “flower”

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

“Identify the term that signifies restriction within the poem.”

• “stream”
• “glass”
• “scent”
• “cage”
• “flower”

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

“Choose the word that best describes the overall mood of the poem.”

• “joyful”
• “oppressive”
• “reflective”
• “sorrowful”
• “liberating”

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B