WorksheetsDenotation/Connotation + Shakespearian Language
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does the word "thy" mean in modern English?
You
Your
They
Their
Which sentence correctly uses the word "thou"?
Thou book is on the table.
I gave the gift to thou.
Thou art my friend.
The dog chased thou.
What is the meaning of "shalt" in modern English?
Should
Shall
Will
Might
Choose the correct modern English translation for: "Hast thou finished thy homework?"
Have you finished your homework?
Did you finish his homework?
Has she finished her homework?
Will you finish your homework?
Which word is closest in meaning to "lest"?
Because
Unless
In case
So that not
What does "thee" mean in modern English?
You (object)
Your
They
Their
Which sentence uses "art" in the same way Shakespeare did?
I like art and music.
Thou art wise.
She bought art supplies.
Art thou coming?
What is the modern English meaning of "doth"?
Did
Does
Do
Doing
Which sentence uses "hath" correctly?
She hath a new dress.
They hath gone home.
I hath seen the movie.
We hath finished.
Choose the correct meaning of "lest" in the sentence: "Take your umbrella, lest it rain."
Because it will rain
In case it rains
Unless it rains
So that it rains
Which word is the subject pronoun in Shakespearean English?
Thee
Thy
Thou
Hast
What is the denotation of the word "hath"?
Has
Have
Had
Having
What is the denotation of "thy"?
You
Your
Yours
Yourself
Which sentence uses "shalt" correctly?
Thou shalt not steal.
I shalt go to school.
She shalt come soon.
We shalt play.
What is the denotation of "art" in the sentence "Thou art brave"?
Painting
Are
Am
Is
Which sentence best shows the connotation of "hast" as being poetic or dramatic?
Hast you seen my keys?
Thou hast betrayed me!
I hast to go now.
She hast a cat.
What is the meaning of connotation?
Emotional meaning of a word
An emotional outburst
Official meaning of a word
Refers to emotional atmosphere produced by an author’s use of language
What is the meaning of denotation?
It represents something else (emble, token, etc.)
The emotion of a word
The art of lasagna baking
The official meaning of a word
Is this an example of a positive connotation?
“She has a very energetic mindset!”
Yes!
No!
Maybe!
I recognized the familiar smell of my roommate's cooking. If you change the word smell to stench, the word now has a ____________ connotation.
positive
negative
Which phrase has negative connotation?
a box filled with documents
a box crammed with documents
Which phrase has a more negative connotation?
frown at someone
scowl at someone
