Word Relationships || FAST Test Taking Prep FY25

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

• Denotation is the literal definition of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of a word.

• Denotation is the figurative meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the literal meaning of a word.

• Denotation and connotation are two terms that mean the same thing.

• Denotation is the emotional or cultural associations of a word, while connotation refers to the literal definition of a word.

Which subtopic deals with the emotional or cultural associations of a word?

• denotation

• synonym

• antonym

• connotation

What is the term used for language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words?

• symbolic language

• metaphorical language

• abstract language

• figurative language

Give an example of an idiom or expression.

• Kick the bucket

• Bite the bullet

• Hit the nail on the head

• Break a leg

What subtopic focuses on the author's attitude or feelings towards a subject?

• style

• emotion

• mood

• tone

What is the literal or dictionary definition of a word called?

• meaning

• explanation

• interpretation

• definition

What is the term used for words that are commonly used together or have a close relationship?

• antonyms

• synonyms

• homonyms

• collocation

Give an example of figurative language.

• He's as slow as a snail.

• He's as weak as a kitten.

• He's as strong as an ox.

• He's as light as a feather.

What subtopic deals with the overall atmosphere or emotional feeling of a text?

• Theme

• Tone

• Plot

• Mood

What is the term used for a phrase or expression that has a different meaning than its literal interpretation?

• idiom

• literal

• metaphor

• simile