ENGLISH 4_DENOTATIVE AND CONNOTATIVE MEANINGS

Which is the literal meaning of the word “heart”?

• A symbol of love

• An important body organ

• Caring for others

• Being brave

Which is the connotative meaning of “home”?

• A place where you live

• A building with walls and a roof

• A place where you feel safe and loved

• An address

Which word is used in its literal meaning?

• She has a golden voice.

• He opened the door.

• My brother is a shining star.

• The test was a piece of cake.

Which sentence shows connotative meaning?

• The moon shines at night.

• My mom is the light of my life.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The tree is tall.

What is the literal meaning of “He spilled the beans”?

• He made a mistake.

• He told a secret.

• He dropped beans on the floor.

• He cooked beans.

Which sentence shows literal meaning?

• The child has butterflies in his stomach.

• The teacher has a kind heart.

• The cat is sleeping on the chair.

• She carries the world on her shoulders.

Which is the connotative meaning of “snake”?

• A long, legless reptile

• A person who betrays others

• A person who betrays others

• A zoo animal

Which is the literal meaning of “The clouds are white”?

• Clouds symbolize sadness.

• The sky looks happy.

• The clouds have the color white.

• The clouds mean trouble is coming.

“He has a heart of stone.” What does this mean?

• He is strong.

• He has no feelings.

• His heart is hard.

• He has a stone in his chest.

Which sentence shows literal meaning?

• My sister runs fast.

• My sister runs the company.

• My sister runs the show.

• My sister runs my life.