#34.1 RETAKE Connotation and Denotation: O Captain, My Captain

In the line "O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done," what connotation does the word "fearful" most strongly convey?

• exciting and thrilling

• dangerous and risky

• mysterious and unknown

• terrifying and horrific

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The word "fallen" in "fallen cold and dead" carries which emotional association?

• peaceful and serene

• tragic and final

• temporary and brief

• graceful and elegant

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

When the speaker refers to "bleeding drops of red," what emotional effect does this word choice create?

• scientific and clinical

• violent and painful

• symbolic and patriotic

• natural and organic

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

The phrase "the port is near" suggests which connotation?

• safety and relief

• distance and separation

• commerce and trade

• uncertainty and doubt

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

What feeling does the word "grim" in "grim and daring" most strongly evoke?

• determined and brave

• dark and forboding

• playful and light

• stern and serious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The repeated use of "heart" in the poem carries which emotional association?

• medical and scientific

• mechanical and routine

• passionate and personal

• logical and rational

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

The word "vessel" instead of "ship" creates what connotation?

• casual and informal

• noble and important

• simple and plain

• technical and precise

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The phrase "weathered every rack" suggests which emotional quality?

• weakness and fragility

• fear and hesitation

• endurance and strength

• confusion and doubt

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

What feeling does the word "exulting" most strongly convey in the context of the poem?

• cautious happiness

• mild contentment

• quiet satisfaction

• jubilant celebration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.5

The word "dear" in "O heart! O heart!" suggests which emotional connection?

• distant admiration

• professional respect

• casual friendship

• deep affection

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4