Revision Quiz 1

What is the denotation of the word ‘Rose?’

• Love

• A type of flower.

• Romance

• Beauty

What is a possible connotation of the word ‘rose?’

• Flower

• Red

• Love

• Thorny

Choose the word with a more positive connotation.

• Childlike

• Youthful

• Both are positive

• Both are negative

What is the difference between ‘denotation’ and ‘connotation?’

• Denotation is the emotional meaning, connotation is the dictionary definition.

• Denotation is the dictionary definition, connotation is the emotional meaning.

• Denotation is a figure of speech, connotation is literal

• Denotation is negative, connotation is positive.

‘SLIM’ and ‘SKINNY’

Which word has a negative connotation, explain why?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

If a character enters a room and immediately closes the curtains, what might you infer about their mood or intentions?

• They want privacy

• They want to let more light in

• They want to open the window

• They’re trying to sleep

When a writer describes an approaching storm, what can you infer about the upcoming events in the story?

• Something peaceful is about to happen

• The characters will go on a journey

• The characters are going to relax

• A major conflict or problem might arise

What do we mean by making an inference when reading a text?

• Guessing the meaning of a text

• Predicting the next event in a story

• Understanding the deeper meanings not directly stated.

• Summarising the text

What can you infer if a writer repeatedly uses dark, shadowy imagery throughout a chapter?

• The weather is bad

• The mood is light-hearted

• There is likely danger or tension in the story

• The story is set in a happy place

From the sentence “The old man’s hands trembled as he reached for the glass,” what can you infer about his physical state?

• He is thirsty

• He is strong and healthy

• He is nervous

• He is frail or unsteady