Understanding Implied Meanings

Which of the following words has both a literal and implied meaning?

• Stone

• Rain

• Shadow

• River

If the word “light” is used to imply hope, what would be its literal meaning?

• A source of illumination

• A weightless object

• Something colorful

• A calm place

In the sentence, “She carried the weight of the world on her shoulders,” what is the implied meaning of “weight”?

• She is physically heavy.

• She feels burdened by responsibilities.

• She is carrying something important.

• She is an athlete lifting weights.

Which of the following best describes the implied meaning of “roots” in the phrase, “He returned to his roots”?

• He went back to gardening.

• He revisited his family or cultural background.

• He traveled to a forest.

• He started growing plants.

If “storm” is used to describe a situation with a lot of conflict, what is this an example of?

• Literal meaning

• Implied meaning

• Definition

• Synonym

In the phrase, “Her laughter was a melody that lingered long after she left,” what is the implied meaning of “melody”?

• She was a musician.

• Her laughter was musical and pleasant to hear.

• She spoke in a rhythmic way.

• Her voice had a tune.

In literature, authors often use “fire” to imply passion or intensity. Which of the following phrases uses “fire” to convey an implied meaning rather than a literal one?

• “He lit a fire to keep warm.”

• “Her speech ignited a fire in their hearts.”

• “They gathered around the campfire.”

• “The forest fire was uncontrollable.”