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WorksheetsSymbolism and Connotation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
A symbol is:
A sound repeated for effect
A picture, object, or action that represents something else
A kind of adjective
A word with the same meaning as another
In I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, the daffodils symbolise (a) .
Symbolism helps writers:
Create humour
Show deeper meanings through simple images
Make stories longer
Confuse the reader
The denotation of the word snake is:
Danger
A type of reptile
Evil or trickery
Fear
The connotation of the word home is:
A building
A place to sleep
Warmth, safety, and family
The same as “house”
Choose the correct pair of meanings:
Denotation = hidden meaning, Connotation = dictionary meaning
Denotation = dictionary meaning, Connotation = emotional meaning
Both mean the same thing
Denotation = action, Connotation = description
The colour black often connotes _______.
(Choose more than one answer)
Death and mystery
Danger
Grief
Evil
Which of these sentences best creates a sinister atmosphere?
The bright sunlight warmed the playground.
The moonlight fell on the silent, empty street.
Children laughed by the river.
The shopkeeper smiled kindly.
which of these is not a narrative convention?
Structure
Setting
Rule of three
Language
Which is an example of a thriller convention?
A magical kingdom and dragons
A murder mystery and a detective
Suspense, danger, and a twist ending
A funny misunderstanding between friends
The word “lurking” in a story most likely suggests:
Relaxation and calmness
Hiding or moving secretly, creating fear
Running quickly
Laughing loudly
Fill in the blank: In Three Times Is a Sentence, the title hints that something will happen (a) times.
(Write your answer in words)
Which sentence best shows connotation creating mood?
The room was blue and square.
The candle flickered, throwing crooked shadows.
The boy was 12 years old.
The cat slept on the mat.
Fill in the blank: The setting of a story includes where and (a) it takes place
Which phrase uses a symbol to suggest fear or danger?
The sun rose over the hills.
A storm gathered over the city.
The birds sang softly.
The garden smelled of roses.
