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WorksheetsFigurative Language and Connotations & Denotations
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 44mins
Substitute the underlined word with another word that evokes a negative connotation:
She’s a very confident child.
Brave
Arrogant
Self-Assured
Nonchalant
Which figurative language device compares two things using the words "like" or "as?"
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Simile
What is a Hyperbole?
Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"
Human characteristics given to inatimate objects
An exaggeration
Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Which Figurative Language device is being used in this sentence?
"Laughter is the best medicine."
Metaphor
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Simile
A positive connotation has a (a) feeling associated with it.
Which word has a positive connotation?
Defiance
Challenge
Hard
Difficult
Which word has a negative connotation?
Home
Challenge
Easy
Difficult
What is a denotation?
a word that has a negative or unfavorable feeling
the implied meaning and feeling associated with it
dictionary definition of a word
a word that has a positive or unfavorable feeling
A negative connotation has a (a) feeling associated with it.
Which sentence is being used denotatively?
Jonas' family sat down to dinner.
Jonas' family unit sat down to dinner.
Jonas' friends say down to dinner.
Jonas' guests sat down to dinner.
What is a connotation?
the negative or unfavorable feeling associated with a word.
the positive or favorable feeling associated with a word.
the implied meaning of a word and the feeling associated with it.
the literal meaning of a word or the dictionary definition of a word.
Substitute the underlined word with another word that evokes a negative connotation.
He is a very energetic kid.
Smart
Hyper
Joyful
Steady
What type of connotation does the word “workaholic” have?
Positive Connotation
Negative Connotation
What kind of emotions does the word “pushy” evoke?
Happy, kind, joyful
Indifferent, neutral, dislike
Proud, acceptance, contempt
Aggravating, aggressive, pressuring
What type of connection is associated with denotation?
Bad Connection
Informal Connection
Good Connection
Formal Connection
What kind of connection is associated with connotation?
Formal Connection
Good Connection
Informal Connection
Bad Connection
What is it called when you are feeling anxious or nervous about something bad that might happen?
Apprehensive
Transgression
Nurturer
Distraught
What does it mean if you are deeply upset about something? You are...
Apprehensive
Transgression
Nurturer
Distraught
What is it called when you do something that goes against the law or rules?
Apprehensive
Transgression
Nurturer
Distraught
Why do authors and poets use figurative language?
they don't use it
they want to make the reader take what they say literally
they are able to express a clearer picture with their words
they want to use it to compete with other writers to see who is the best
Select the synonyms for "Nurturer."
Discourage
Predator
Inhibit
Caregiver
Abandon
Select the antonyms for "Apprehensive."
Stressed
Relaxed
Afraid
Jittery
Alarmed
