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WorksheetsJournalism-Figurative and Connotative
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the meaning of word, "brooding" as it is used in the following sentence?
"The brooding clouds hovered above the town, casting a dark shadow across the entire landscape."
A. Happy
B. Threatening
Colorful
Calm
In the phrase, " her laughter was a melody that danced in the air," what is the figurative meaning of the word "melody"?
Her laughter was loud and jarring.
Her laughter was soft and pleasant.
Her laughter was repetitive and annoying.
Her laughter was difficult to hear.
How does the author's use of the word "bleak" in the phrase, "the bleak winter landscape" impact the tone of the passage?
It creates a hopeful and optimistic tone.
It contributes to a gloomy and desolate tone.
It emphasizes the warmth and beauty of the setting.
It suggests that the setting is cheerful and bright.
What is the connotative meaning of the word, "shimmer" in the sentence:
"The lake shimmered under the moonlight."
The lake was completely still.
The lake appeared dirty and dull.
The lake appeared bright and magical.
The lake dangerous and mysterious.
How does the author's use of the word "plunged" instead of "fall" impact the tone of sentence?
" He plunged into the icy water without hesitation."
It adds a sense of urgency and intensity.
It makes the action seem slow and thoughtful.
The suggests that the water was not very cold.
It creates a sense of peace and relaxation.
An implied comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common
simile
metaphor
allusion
onomatopoeia
Definition:
when an author uses words or phrases in ways that may not be literal and makes the text interesting
Figurative Language
Literal Language
Irony
Hyberbole
In the phrase "the murmur of the crowd" what is the connotative meaning of the word, "murmur"?
Loud and chaotic noise.
A clear and direct statement.
A powerful and commanding voice.
A quiet, indistinct sound.
What is the meaning of connotative?
How does the word choice in the following passage contribute to the tone?
"The velvet sky was sprinkled with diamond, and a gentle breeze whispered through the trees."
The word choice creates a tense and suspenseful tone.
The word choice establishes a dark frightening mood.
The word choice contributes to soothing and peaceful tone.
The word choice adds a sense of urgency and danger.
