Connotation, Denotation, and Figurative Language

What is a metaphor?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things by stating that one is the other.

• A type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

• A statement that contradicts itself.

Why is understanding connotation important in writing?

• It helps writers choose words that convey the right tone and emotion, enhancing the reader's experience.

• It allows writers to use more complex vocabulary that may confuse readers.

• It ensures that all writing is strictly factual and devoid of emotion.

• It helps writers avoid using any figurative language in their work.

What is a simile?

• A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

• A type of metaphor that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

• A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A phrase that describes something in a literal sense.

Give an example of a simile.

• 'She is as brave as a lion.'

• 'He runs like the wind.'

• 'Time is a thief.'

• 'The world is a stage.'

What does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

• A word with a positive connotation evokes a favorable or pleasant feeling or image.

• A word with a positive connotation is always used in a formal context.

• A word with a positive connotation has no emotional impact.

• A word with a positive connotation is synonymous with negative words.

What is denotation?

• The emotional association of a word.

• The literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any emotional associations.

• The figurative meaning of a word.

• The pronunciation of a word.

What is hyperbole?

• A literal statement that conveys the exact meaning.

• An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

• A type of metaphor that compares two unlike things.

• A rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

• A word with a negative connotation evokes an unfavorable or unpleasant feeling or image.

• A word with a negative connotation is always used in a positive context.

• A word with a negative connotation has no emotional impact.

• A word with a negative connotation is synonymous with a positive word.

Give an example of hyperbole.

• 'I could sleep for a thousand years.'

• 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

• 'It's raining cats and dogs.'

• 'He runs faster than the wind.'

What is connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

• A synonym for a word.

• The grammatical function of a word in a sentence.